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Shaken Baby Syndrome Simulator Gives Shocking Look At Speed |
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Friday, 04 May 2007 |
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 Shaking the life-sized infant simulator is disturbing. Watching the damage progress across the brain through illuminated LEDs is powerful. Hearing the piercing cry abruptly stop is devastating. The new Shaken Baby Syndrome Simulator(TM) from Realityworks(R) offers a high-impact lesson about the permanent brain damage that occurs from shaking a baby out of frustration. Countless lives can be saved.
"Education is a key component in preventing this senseless form of child abuse," says Bonnie Armstrong, co-founder and executive director of The Shaken Baby Alliance, a national organization dedicated to supporting victims and families, and preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) through awareness, education and advocacy.
The life-sized electronic "baby" is equipped with accelerometers that measure the force on the brain when shaken. A see-through vinyl head reveals LED lights that indicate the damaged areas of the brain in real time. The simulator is equipped with actual infant audio. The robust crying stops abruptly as shaking causes permanent brain damage. Associated educational materials emphasize the importance of having a plan to cope with an inconsolable baby and include a pledge never to shake a baby.
Source: HealthNewsDigest.com
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