Definition/Prevention
A common term for SIDS
What is "crib death"?
common in premature infants
what is immature cardiorespiratory control
what is lower birth weight
Worst position for an infant to sleep in
What is prone position?
Increases the risk of SIDS
Months at which the baby is most at risk for SIDS
What is 2-4 months
The position a baby should sleep in
What is "supine position"
Brainstem abnormalities in infants suffering from SIDS
what are abnormal regulation in arousal, respiratory rate, heart rate?
Bed material that is soft
What is...
Polysterene beads
OR
Air mattress
OR
Natural fiber mattress
How much the risk of SIDS increases when the mother takes drugs (ex: opiates)
What is:
Risk increases 2-5x
Where the baby’s crib should be for at least 6 months
increased chance of SIDS for term infants with normal birth weight
what is twins
what is siblings suffered from SIDS
Crib accessory that families often use
(but can be dangerous)
What is crib bumper pads
True or false: Second hand smoking increases the risk of SIDS in newborns
What is true