Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
The major cause of death from 1 month to 1 year of age.
|
SIDS
No warning or apparent cause |
|
|
rate of SIDS by race in the US
|
Native American 123
African 111 N European 55 Hispanic 30 Asian/Pacific Islander 25 |
|
|
>40% decrease since ____ __ ______ campaign began in 1992
|
>40% decrease since Back to Sleep campaign began in 1992
|
|
|
90% SIDS occurs in first _ months,
|
90% SIDS occurs in first 6 months, peaking at 3 to 5 months
|
|
|
SIDS-like (Acute Life-Threatening Event)
|
Infections
Seizures Gastroesophageal reflux (?) Inborn errors of metabolism Heart problems (e.g., prolonged QT syndrome) Lung problems (hypoxia) Immature respiratory drive Smotherings Child abuse |
|
|
two forms of inherited long QT syndrome:
|
Romano-Ward syndrome. This more common form occurs in people who inherit only a single genetic variant from one of their parents. This type of long QT syndrome affects about one in 2,500 people.
Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome. Signs and symptoms of this rare form usually occur earlier and are more severe than in Romano-Ward syndrome. It's seen in children who are born deaf and have long QT syndrome because they inherited genetic variants from each parent. |
|
|
Some doctors believe that inherited LQTS-causing mutations likely explain about __ percent to __ percent of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
|
Some doctors believe that inherited LQTS-causing mutations likely explain about 10 percent to 15 percent of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
|
|
|
What's ALTE?
|
Apparent Life-Threatening Events
Sudden, brief apnea and cyanosis in infant under age 1 |
|
|
You can prevent ALTE but not SIDS?
|
-
|
|
|
What do babies do with GE reflux?
|
swallow
|
|
|
do babies breathe out of nose or mouth?
|
obligate nose-breathers
|
|
|
is tobacco a risk factor for SIDS?
|
yes, even outdoor smoking doubles - quadruples risk
|
|
|
What about room temperature to prevent SIDS
|
Cool room
68-72 degrees A layer or two to prevent baby from becoming too cold |
|
|
How do you try to prevent obstructed breathing during baby sleep.
|
Unobstructed breathing
No: Pillows Quilts Comforters Stuffed toys Firm mattress |
