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The unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death. SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

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

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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

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

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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

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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