Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – SVDS – Crib death

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Crib Death; SIDS)

What is SIDS?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SVDS) – unexpected, unexplained death of a child aged less than one year. SIDS is rare during the first month of life, its peak accounted for 2-4 of the month, and then gradually decreases.

Causes of SIDS

Experts do not know the exact cause of SIDS. On this score there are many theories. Possible causes include:

• Disturbances in the brain, that controls breathing during sleep and waking;
• Variations in the system, control heart rhythm;
• Changes in serotonin levels, Some functions of the brain neurotransmitter;
• Changes in some components of the immune system;
• Inadequate response to breathing problems, or asphyxia – oxygen deficiency or excess of carbon dioxide in the body, caused by the cessation of breathing; It can lead to loss of consciousness.

Risk factors for SIDS

Factors, which can increase the risk of SIDS include:

• Age child: less 6 months;
• Low birth weight;
• Growth retardation;
• Death from SIDS sibling;
• The presence of hazardous, life-threatening events;
• Previous incident of unexplained severe apnea, when breathing is repeatedly interrupted and required resuscitation event;
• Sleeping baby on his stomach or side, rather than on the back;
• Other risk factors for SIDS include:
  • Smoking during pregnancy or in the house, где спит ребенок;
  • Alcohol consumption, much caffeine, opiatov, cocaine during pregnancy;
  • Age of mother: younger 20 during the first pregnancy;
  • Paul: male;
  • Anemia or urinary tract infections during pregnancy;
  • Lack of or late prenatal care;
  • Miscarriage;
  • Infection and / or fever in a child;
  • Exposure to cold weather in late autumn or winter;
  • Overheating;
  • Low socioeconomic status or low level of education of family;
  • Co-sleeping in bed with parents.

Symptoms of SIDS

Child, who dies of SIDS tend to, completely healthy. Child, perhaps, It was cold and he suffered a gastrointestinal infection two weeks prior to death. Typically, there is no indication, that the child undergo SIDS.

Diagnosis of SIDS

Prior to the diagnosis of SIDS should be eliminated all possible causes of illness and death. There will be a full examination, including:

• Opening;
• Identifying the cause of death;
• Review of the medical history of the family and child.

Treatment of SIDS

Once detected, that the baby is not breathing, you should immediately call the ambulance. It is necessary to immediately begin to perform CPR for babies. Seek medical advice, even if the baby starts breathing again, It must be set as causes incident.

Families, perhaps, need psychological counseling, to alleviate the state of grief after the death of a child. Some parents find it helpful to communication in support groups.

Preventing SIDS

There is no way to determine, Can a baby die of SIDS. Some actions, which can help reduce the risk of infant death from SIDS:

• During pregnancy:
  • Get early prenatal care;
  • Do not smoke, do not use alcohol or drugs during pregnancy;
• After birth:
  • Infants aged less than one year should sleep on their backs. Do not let the baby sleep on their stomachs or on their sides. Nonetheless, Many children can roll over after 6 months of age and do not require constant supervision during sleep. Please consult with your doctor;
  • Other factors, which can help reduce the risk of SIDS:
    • Breastfeed;
    • Do not lay a blanket, pillow, or sheepskin under the baby during sleep;
    • Do not let the baby sleep on a waterbed;
    • Remove soft objects, toys and extra bedding space sleeping baby;
    • Do not cover the baby's face or head during sleep;
    • The baby should sleep in the same room, and that parents, but in a separate crib;
    • Maintain a comfortable temperature in the bedroom (20 ° C -22 ° C);
    • Avoid overheating, not wrapped baby;
    • Give your child a pacifier during sleep and bedtime;
    • When the baby is awake, Put him on his stomach, so that he could get used to a different posture;
    • If you smoke, do not smoke in the house or near the child. Try to quit smoking;
    • Rest assured, that the child receives the necessary medical care, including vaccines recommended vaccines;
    • Do not use cardiorespiratory monitors or other devices, that, as claimed by their manufacturers, reduce the risk of SIDS. There is no evidence , These devices are useful;
    • Learn how to perform CPR Baby.

Check, that other persons, involved in child care are also aware of these recommendations,.