Sudden infant death syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
How is it diagnosed?
A
Diagnosis of exclusion
2
Q
What is SIDS?
A
Sudden death between 1 month a d 1 yr which is unexplained even after autopsy, death scene investigation and FH investigation.
3
Q
What term is used before it is confirmed as SIDS?
A
SIDU - sudden unexpected death in infancy
4
Q
Presentation
A
Baby is found dead after being put to bed with no signs of suffering
5
Q
Risk factors
Social and behavioural
Biological
A
Secondhand smoke Sleeping prone Overheating Co-sleeping Low SCS
Male sex Prematurity FH Winter Current URTI
6
Q
Differentials
A
Sepsis
Metabolic disease
Heart defect
Murder
7
Q
Prevention
A
Stop parental smoking
Sleep suprine and avoid co-sleeping
Prevent overheating
