Neonatal - SIDS Flashcards
1
Q
age
A
first 6 months of life
2
Q
risk factors
A
prematurity
low birth weight
smoking during pregnancy
male
3
Q
minimise risk
A
sleep on back head uncovered feet at foot of bed cot clear of toys comfortable room temp avoid smoking avoid alcohol/sleeping tablets if co-sleeping
4
Q
support
A
lullaby trust - charity
bereavement counselling
CONI team
5
Q
CONI team
A
next infants after SIDS
extra support and home visits
resuscitation training
access to equipment
6
Q
definition
A
any infant death unexpected and initially unexplained
