Sudden infant death syndrome

Question 1

Peak incidence:

Answer 1

2–6 months

Question 2

Extrinsic factors (triggers)

Answer 2

Sleeping in the prone position
Exposure to nicotine during pregnancy and after birth (including 2nd-hand smoking)
SIDS in siblings, babies born prematurely, young mothers (< 16 years)

Question 3

Protective factors after birth

Answer 3

The infant should be placed to sleep in the supine position

Second-hand smoke and overheating should be avoided