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Images display bilateral subdural hematoma, bilateral subarachnoid hemorrhage, and bilateral patchy hypoxic ischemic injury of the brain. Additionally, healing rib, femur, and tibia fractures. Infant had seizures and periods of difficulty breathing, which is what prompted medical attention. Father, who was a military veteran with PTSD, eventually confessed to slamming the infant against his shoulder out of frustration from her crying.