There are two types of abdominal paracentesis, diagnostic and therapeutic. A diagnostic paracentesis is done to examine the fluid in the abdomen. Determining the type of fluid present will help determine the cause of the problem.
There are many things that could contribute to a parent's abusive behavior, including the parent's abuse as a child, mental health issues, substance use, poor coping skills, stress levels and limited support system, says Dr. Dominguez. But it's important to remember that the cause doesn't excuse the behavior.
Abusive head trauma (AHT), which includes shaken baby syndrome, is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse that results in an injury to the brain of an infant or child.AHT is most common in children under age five, with children under one year of age at most risk.busive head trauma (AHT), which includes shaken baby syndrome, is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse that results in an injury to the brain of an infant or child.