MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. A diagnosis of SIDS is made if the baby’s death remains unexplained even after a death scene investigation, an autopsy, and a review of the clinical history.

Detailed explanation-2: -SIDS has no symptoms or warning signs. Babies who die of SIDS seem healthy before being put to bed. They show no signs of struggle and are often found in the same position as when they were placed in the bed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most SIDS deaths happen in babies between 1 month and 4 months of age, and the majority (90%) of SIDS deaths happen before a baby reaches 6 months of age. However, SIDS deaths can happen anytime during a baby’s first year.

Detailed explanation-4: -always place your baby on their back to sleep. place your baby in the “feet to foot” position – with their feet touching the end of the cot, Moses basket, or pram. keep your baby’s head uncovered – their blanket should be tucked in no higher than their shoulders. More items