Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
It is a sudden unexpected and unexplained death of an infant.
A
SIDS
2
Q
When does it occur at a higher rate in infants
A
Adolescent mothers
Infants of closely spaced pregnancies
underweight and preterm infants
3
Q
SIDS ranges between?
A
1 month to 1 year of age
4
Q
The peak age of SIDS
A
2 to 4 months
5
Q
What gender is SIDS most common.
A
Male
6
Q
Causes of SIDS
A
Unknown. In addition to prolonged apnea
7
Q
Percentage where SIDS mostly occur and what age.
A
90% and 6 months
8
Q
Normal sleeping hours of newborn
A
16 to 18 hours
9
Q
What position does contribute to SIDS
A
Prone
10
Q
Autopsy revelation in SIDS
A
Petechiae in lungs and mild inflammation and congestion in the respiratory tract
