Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is very heartbreaking. As a healthcare professional, it is essential to learn how to handle families that goes through this traumatic experience. Sudden infant death syndrome is the leading cause of death in infants.
You will learn:
- What sudden infant death syndrome is
- Risk factors
- Who SIDS can affect
- Environmental factors
- How SIDS is diagnosed
- Nursing prevention
Sudden infant death syndrome is the sudden death of an infant under one year of age with no detectable cause. The peak age is under 4 months of age. Sudden infant death syndrome can affect any family.
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