Losing patience : the problems, alarms and psychological issues of shaken baby syndrome

All it takes is two or three violent shakes — in as little as five seconds by an angry parent or caregiver — to punish or quiet a crying child. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of abuse related deaths among infants. Nearly one-third of shaken babies die, with as high as 80 percent of survivors suffering permanent brain damage.In__Losing Patience__, James Peinkofer provides an encompassing look into the famous and recent cases (Virginia Jaspers, Patience Gill, and Louise Woodward) and key medical personnel that helped shape and define Shaken Baby Syndrome. He identifies the victimology (which infants and children are most vulnerable), what to look out for in a caregiver, and what a family should do if they suspect SBS. He also provides prevention efforts, ways to soothe a crying baby, and stories from the families and survivors.__Losing Patience__is a must-read for every parent, grandparent, and caregiver. The life that's saved may be your tiny loved one's. All it takes is two or three violent shakes — in as little as five seconds by an angry parent or caregiver — to punish or quiet a crying child. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of abuse related deaths among infants. Nearly one-third of shaken babies die, with as high as 80 percent of survivors suffering permanent brain damage. In Losing Patience , James Peinkofer provides an encompassing look into the famous and recent cases (Virginia Jaspers, Patience Gill, and Louise Woodward) and key medical personnel that helped shape and define Shaken Baby Syndrome. He identifies the victimology (which infants and children are most vulnerable), what to look out for in a caregiver, and what a family should do if they suspect SBS. He also provides prevention efforts, ways to soothe a crying baby, and stories from the families and survivors. Losing Patience is a must-read for every parent, grandparent, and caregiver. The life that's saved may be your tiny loved one's. "All it takes is two or three violent shakes, in as little as five seconds, by an angry parent or caregiver to punish or quiet a crying child. Shaken Baby syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of abuse-related deaths among infants. nearly one-third of shaken babies die; 80 percent of the survivors suffer permanent brain damage. James Peinkofer, an expert on Shaken Baby Syndrome, provides a major study of famous and recent cases (Virginia Jaspers, Patience Gill, Louise Woodward) and the key medical personnel that helped shape and define Shaken Baby Syndrome. Along with setting out prevention efforts, ways to soothe a crying baby and stories from the families and survivors, he identifies: Which infants and children are most vulnerable -- What to look out for in a caregiver -- What a family should do if they suspect SBS. Losing Patience is a must read for every parent, grandparent and caregiver. the life that's saved may be that of your tiny loved one."--Back cover Chapter 1: What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome?; Chapter 2: The History of SBS; Chapter 3: Effects on Young Brains; Chapter 4: Body Injuries; Chapter 5: Serious Consequences; Chapter 6: Consultation and Follow Up; Chapter 7: Victimology; Chapter 8: Perpetrators; Chapter 9: Controversies; Chapter 10: Understanding Family Needs; Chapter 11: Investigation and Prosecution; Chapter 12: Prevention Efforts; Chapter 13: Soothing Crying Babies; Conclusion; Notes