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This article covers '''abusive head trauma''' in infants.  It commonly goes by the name '''shaken baby syndrome'''.  An common alternate term is '''shaken-impact syndrome'''; this is advocated by some as it is uncertain with shaking alone is sufficient to cause the classic pattern of injuries.
This article covers '''abusive head trauma''' in infants.  It commonly goes by the name '''shaken baby syndrome''', abbreviated '''SBS''.  An common alternate term is '''shaken-impact syndrome'''; this is advocated by some as it is uncertain with shaking alone is sufficient to cause the classic pattern of injuries.


==Defining features==
==Defining features==