A 2-year-old girl is brought to A&E with a spiral fracture of the humerus. The history given by the parents is vague and inconsistent with the injury....

Question

A 2-year-old girl is brought to A&E with a spiral fracture of the humerus. The history given by the parents is vague and inconsistent with the injury. She has multiple bruises of different ages. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Admit the child, document findings carefully and refer urgently to safeguarding and paediatric teams

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Accept the parental explanation and discharge

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Arrange a routine outpatient fracture clinic appointment only

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Speak to the parents alone and ask them to be more careful

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Delay action until a second similar injury occurs

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Non-accidental injury

A 2-year-old girl is brought to A&E with a spiral fracture of the humerus. The history given by the parents is vague and inconsistent with the injury. She has multiple bruises of different ages. What is the most appropriate action?