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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death. Parts of Respiratory System Affected. Entire respiratory system stops working due to infants sudden stop of breathing during sleep.

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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  1. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome The unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death.

  2. Parts of Respiratory System Affected • Entire respiratory system stops working due to infants sudden stop of breathing during sleep

  3. Cause of Condition • The cause of SIDS is unknown; however, many doctors now believe that SIDS is caused by several factors including: • Problems with the baby’s ability to wake up (sleep arousal) • Inability for the baby’s body to detect a build up of carbon dioxide in the blood

  4. Therapy • If baby is not moving or breathing, begin CPR and call 911

  5. Prevention • Always put baby to sleep on back • Only put them to sleep in a crib • Avoid soft bedding materials • Make sure room temperature is not too hot • Offer baby a pacifier when going to sleep • Keep baby in a smoke-free environment

  6. Recovery • There has been no known cases of recovery from SIDS • Autopsy results are not able to confirm a cause of death, but help add to existing knowledge about SIDS

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