Injury prevention

Question 1

How long should a kid stay in REAR facing carseat

Answer 1

Until age 2, but updated to as long as possible

Question 2

How long should a kid stay in FRONT facing carseat

Answer 2

◦ As long as weight and height requirement of seat allows in 5-point harness

Question 3

How long should a kid sit in backseat

Answer 3

◦ Backseat until 13 years old

Question 4

How long should a kid stay in Booster

Answer 4

Booster Seats
◦ Usually start use at 4 y/o or older
◦ Until 4’9”

Question 5

Drownings

Poor neurologic outcomes associated with:

Answer 5

Submersion for greater than 6 minutes
Lack of bystander CPR
Prolonged resuscitation

Question 6

What are the risk factors for SIDS

Answer 6

Maternal
* Lack of or late prenatal care
* Maternal age less than 20
* Smoking during pregnancy
Infant**
* Prone sleeping position
* Preterm and/or low birth weight
**Environmental
* Bed-sharing
* Sleeping on soft surfaces with or without accessories
* Overheating