Sudden Unexplained Death in Infancy (SUDI) Flashcards
1
Q
After what age does SUDI decrease in incidence?
A
After 1 year
2
Q
What are the 3 parts of the triple risk model of SIDS?
A
Critical development period
Vulnerable infant
Exogenous stress
3
Q
What are the intrinsic risk factors for SIDS/SUDI?
A
Acute illness (where the illness is not significant as a cause of death) Preterm birth Congenital anomaly (not causing death) Multiple birth Previous unexplained infant death SGA Male
4
Q
What are the extrinsic risk factors for SIDS/SUDI?
A
Symptomatic depression in mother at time of death Alcohol use by mother Substance misuse by parent Smoking by mother n pregnancy or postnatally Poor housing/overcrowing Domestic violence Co-sleeping Sleeping on pillow or soft surface Sleeping prone or side sleeping Swaddling/overheating
5
Q
What is the model for investigating SUDI in UK?
A
Joint agency approach model (Health and police jointly)
6
Q
For all SUDIs, do you need to contact the procurator fiscal and get a post mortem?
A
Yes
7
Q
What is the most common NAI causing sudden infant death?
A
Head trauma
