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6. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)Definition = "the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history"Usually dies while aslee

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6. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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    1. 6. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

    2. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Definition = "the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history” Usually dies while asleep, mostly in the prone or side position (pseudonyms of crib death or cot death) Cause =unknown Epidemiology Leading cause of death between age 1 month and 1 year in USA Third leading cause of infant deaths 90% of deaths occur during the first 6 months of life (peak- 2 and 4 months); this is independent of risk factors & geographic locale "apparent life-threatening event" (ALTE),= apnea + marked change in color or muscle tone+ choking or gagging Risk Factors: table in next slide

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