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| Frightening episode of apnea acompanied by a color change (pallor/cyanosis) limp muscle tone, choking or gaging |
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| ALTE usually affects ages |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Cause is only found for 50% of cases. Tx is based on the cause if known |
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Term
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Definition
Continuous pulse ox monitoring
Emotional support
Prepare for emergency
Communication with parents is IMPORTANT |
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Term
| Sids occurs mostly what ages |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Hearing no cry but may see evidence of struggle |
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Definition
Preterm
Low birth weight/SGA
Multiple birth
Socioeconomic disadvantages
Native American
African American
Males
Maternal Smoking, alcohol or substance abuse |
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Term
| SIDS environmental factors |
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Definition
Sleeping prone or side laying
Bed sharing especially 0-3 months
Pillows, blankets or animals in crib
Overheating
Second hand smoke exposure |
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Term
| SIDS nursing interventions |
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Definition
Support
Reassure family it is not their fault
Reassure older children it won't happen to them and they did not cause the death of their sibling
Provide support groups |
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Term
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Definition
Place infant on back when sleeping
Firm mattress
No clutter in crib
Use pacifier for naptime/bedtime |
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Term
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Definition
| Upper airway illness that results from inflammation/swelling of epiglottis/larynx |
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