SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

What is sudden infant death syndrome?

is when a healthy baby, usually less than 1 year old, suddenly and unexpectedly dies during sleep — and even after investigation, no clear cause can be found

What is sudden infant death syndrome aka?

crib death

what are the two types of sids?

- unknown

- accidental suffocation

what is unkown sids?

Occurs when a healthy infant under one year of age dies suddenly and unexpectedly, with no identifiable medical or environmental explanation even after an autopsy. (UNKNOWN)

what is accidental suffocation sids?

Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed occur when an infant's airway is blocked due to an unsafe sleep environment.

PRECIPITATING FACTORS of sids?

- Sleeping on stomach (prone position)

- Sleeping on soft bedding (pillows, blankets)

- Overheating during sleep

- Mild respiratory infections (like colds)

- Exposure to cigarette smoke after birth

S/S of sids?

Usually no warning signs before death

LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC TEST of sids?

- autopsy (To rule out infections, birth defects, injuries, or other known causes of sudden death)

- x-ray/scan

Emergency Response (If baby is found unresponsive) important note: Health workers may try:

- CPR

- Resuscitation efforts like oxygen, suctioning, or IV fluids

nursing management for sids?

1. Provide emotional support to the parents

2. Allow and encourage the family to express feelings

3. Refer to a counselor

4. Explain the situation clearly

NURSING DIAGNOSIS for sids?

1. Grieving r/t sudden loss off infant

2. Ineffective coping r/t overwhelming grief and trauma after infant death

3. Knowledge deficit regarding sudden death infant syndrome