3.16 Injuries in Non-Mobile Infants

Download the HIPS Protocol for the management of acutal or suspected bruising or other injury in infants who are not independently mobile

Find here the Practitioner Guide for the bruising or other injury protocol�

Please refer to the pathway for undetermined marks that is currently being implemented for infants in Portsmouth City, Southampton City, South West Hampshire, and South East Hampshire.

Bruising or other injury in young babies

Download the�Bruising and injury in young babies leaflet for parents and carers

Preliminary Paediatric Opinion on Likelihood of Abuse

Download the�Preliminary Paediatric Opinion Form (PPOF)

Subconjunctival haemorrhage�

Download the Subconjunctival Haemorrhage (SCH) guidance 

CT head scans and retinal examination

Download the Designated doctors position on CT head scans and retinal examination in suspected physical abuse