Table 1.
Likelihood of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) |
Definition |
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None | No evidence within the medical records that AHT is being considered |
Possible AHT | Clinical notes indicate that AHT is in the differential diagnosis of the treating team, but the diagnosis of AHT has not been made |
Probable AHT | Clinical notes indicate that the treating team believes that the child suffered from AHT |
Definite AHT | Confirmed diagnosis of intentional trauma and AHT is documented by a physician within the medical record |