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    Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplained death of an infant under 1 year of age. It is more common in the fall and spring, and among Native American and African American infants. Risk factors include prematurity, being male, low birth weight, not breastfeeding, sleeping in the prone position or on soft surfaces, overheating, and maternal smoking or substance abuse. The leading theory is an abnormality in the brain stem that regulates vital functions. Management focuses on supine sleeping position, safe sleep environment, avoiding overheating, and not smoking during and after pregnancy.

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    Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplained death of an infant under 1 year of age. It is more common in the fall and spring, and among Native American and African American infants. Risk factors include prematurity, being male, low birth weight, not breastfeeding, sleeping in the prone position or on soft surfaces, overheating, and maternal smoking or substance abuse. The leading theory is an abnormality in the brain stem that regulates vital functions. Management focuses on supine sleeping position, safe sleep environment, avoiding overheating, and not smoking during and after pregnancy.

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    SIDS

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    Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplained death of an infant under 1 year of age. It is more common in the fall and spring, and among Native American and African American infants. Risk factors include prematurity, being male, low birth weight, not breastfeeding, sleeping in the prone position or on soft surfaces, overheating, and maternal smoking or substance abuse. The leading theory is an abnormality in the brain stem that regulates vital functions. Management focuses on supine sleeping position, safe sleep environment, avoiding overheating, and not smoking during and after pregnancy.

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    SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)

    Sudden death of Infant ages 1 year or below that remains unexplained after a thorough investigation including autopsy, clinical history, and examination of death scene. Incidence: a. Common in Autumn and Spring b. Common in Native Americans and African American Infants than in other ethnicities. Risk Factors: Infant * Premature (13) * Male * Low Birth Wt & Ht * Low Apgar Score * Non Breastfed * Multiple Births * Twin Victim of SIDS * CNS & Respi Disturbances * Previous ALTE * Prone position during sleep * Sleeping on soft surfaces * Cosleeping with an adult * Overheating Maternal * Substance Abuse (10) * Smoker * <20 years old * Short interval between preg. * weight gain during pregnancy * Anemia * History of STD or UTI * Placental Abnormalities * Less Prenatal Care * Poverty

    Theory: Abnormality of Brain Stem and structures responsible for regulating Respirations, Heart Rate, Temperature, and Aura. Management: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Home monitoring with event recorder Supine Position During Sleep (1st 6 months) No Overheating No Soft Bedding Surfaces Safe Sleeping Environment NO SMOKING (Prenatal and Postnatal)

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