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Description: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDs)
SIDS is defined as the sudden death of an infant that is unexpected by history and unexplained by a thorough postmortem examination.
Most cases of are between 1 month to I year.
Incidence is higher in the winter months.
Risk factors for SIDS
Maternal and antenatal
Smoking and alcohol use
Younger age (< 20 years)
Low educational status
Single marital status
IUGR & intrauterine hypoxia
Shorter interpregnancy interval
Low socioeconomic status
Infant risk factors
Age (peak 2-4 months)
Male gender
Prematurity
Side or prone sleep position
Recent febrile illness
Soft sleeping surface (bed)
Cold season
Suspected causes of SIDS
Airway obstruction and laryngeal spasm.
Infection such as Clostridium botulinum.
Anaphylactic shock due to cow's milk allergy.
Chronic hypoxia due to prolonged apneic episode.
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