Health Problems of the Infant (WEDNESDAY)

Question 1

Risk factors for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

Answer 1

Low birth weight

Low Apgar scores

Siblings of two or more SIDS victims

Preterm infants experiencing apnea at time of discharge from hospital

Recent respiratory viral illness

Importance of immunizations (e.g., Pneumococcal (PCV), DTaP, Flu)

Question 2

Practices that may reduce the risk of SIDS
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Answer 2

Avoid smoking during pregnancy and near infant

Breastfeeding-increases immunity

Supine sleeping position-Back to Sleep Program 1994

Avoid blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, bumpers

Room share without bed share (Avoid bed sharing)

Avoid overheating during sleep

Pacifier-requires forward positioning of the tongue - reduce the risk of oropharyngeal obstruction.