Sudden Infant Death Flashcards
1
Q
Who is affected by sudden infant death?
A
babies up to 1 year
largerst cause of death for those aged 2-6 months
occurs in the most deprived populations
2
Q
What is SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome?
A
the term used to define episodes of SUDI where there is no other cause identified on post mortem
3
Q
What are the 3 risks for SUDI that exacerbate each other?
A
critical development age - 2-4 months of age
vulnerable infant - preterm birth, smoking
exogenous stress - prone position, overheating, head covering, co sleeping, infection
4
Q
What are some risk factors for SUDI?
A
infants with an acute illness - URTI, otitis media preterm congenital anomaly multiple births small for gestational age poor housing/overcrowding substance missuse of parents alcohol >2 units in last 24hours swaddling sleeping prone or side sleeping co sleeping depression in mother
5
Q
Why do SUDIs have to be investigated by the police and post mortem?
A
unexpected death
50% chance of finding a cause
