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Question 1

How is ALTE (apparent life threatening event) related to SIDS?

Answer 1

Not related, but more common in SIDS than genereal population

Question 2

What is the most common cause of death in infants 1 month-1 year?

Answer 2

SIDS

Question 3

When is SIDS most common?

Answer 3

75% between 2-4 months. Peak at about 3 months.

Question 4

What are the risk factors for SIDS?

Answer 4

Male sex, winter, between midnight and 6am, face down position, quiet sleep, thermal imbalance (hyperthermia), rebreathing. Prolonged QT interval (5-10%), metabolic fatty acid dehydrogenase (older age), maternal smoking, young maternal age, inadequate prenatal care, maternal drug abuse, soft bedding, cosleeping, lack of pacifier,

Question 5

What is the most common finding in SIDS autopsy?

Answer 5

Intrathoracic serosal petechiae (99%). Otherwise: blood-stained frothy secretion, minor inflammation. Hypoxic tissue markers.