8: Paediatric sudden death Flashcards
What is the death of a foetus called at the different stages of pregnancy?
Neonatal death - within 28 days
Miscarriage - between 14 and 24 weeks
Stillbirth - after 24 weeks
What is the definition of neonatal death?
Death within 28 days of birth
What is the definition of a miscarriage?
Foetal death between 14 and 24 weeks
What is the definition of a stillbirth?
Foetal death after 24 weeks gestation
Who must a suspicious or unexplained death be reported to?
Procurator Fiscal
Years after their loss, which psychiatric problems are bereaved mothers more susceptible to?
Anxiety
Depression
What does SUDI stand for?
Sudden unexpected death of infancy
i.e cot death
What is the medical term for cot death?
SUDI
sudden unexpected death of infancy
Who must SUDIs be reported to?
Procurator Fiscal
because they are unexpected
In what position should a baby be put to bed?
On their back
Should adults sleep in the same bed as their baby?
No
Increases risk of SUDI
Can babies have a dummy when they are put to bed?
Yes
But if they do, they must ALWAYS have it i.e be consistent, being inconsistent increases the likelihood of them choking on it
During which period after birth is a baby most at risk of SUDI?
First 12 months
During which specific sleep periods is a baby at risk of SUDI?
All of them
Risk doesn’t change regardless of length, time or frequency of sleeps
What is the definition of an infant?
Aged 0 - 24 months
