Sudden Unexpected Death of Two Infants in Baby Carriers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Storz ◽  
Christof Dame ◽  
Anke Wendt ◽  
Alexander Gratopp ◽  
Christoph Bührer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
Sudden Unexpected Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Sleeping Position ◽  
Prone Sleeping Position

Sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), previously termed sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), is the second leading cause of death in infants beyond the neonatal period in Germany, and a major cause of infant mortality in economically well developed countries (OECD Health Statistics, 2019). The risk of SUDI peaks at the age of 2–4 months and then decreases continuously till the end of the first year. A complex multifactorial cause, rather than a single characteristic factor, may cause SUDI within a critical period of infant development (Guntheroth WG et al., Pediatrics 2002; 110: e64–e64). Risk factors include prematurity, male gender, bottle-feeding, prone sleeping position, overheating, as well as exposure to smoke amongst others (Carpenter RG et al., Lancet 2004; 363: 185–191). Thus, health professionals consistently advise and educate parents about avoidable risk factors of SUDI at routine well-baby examinations. Since the advent of SUDI prevention strategies in the 1980s, the incidence has decreased 10fold, from 1,55/1.000 live births in 1991 to 0,15/1000 in 2015. This number seems to have reached a steady state (Statistisches Bundesamt Germany, 2015).

scholarly journals Do risk factors differ between explained sudden unexpected death in infancy and sudden infant death syndrome?

2006 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Vennemann ◽  
T Bajanowski ◽  
T Butterfass-Bahloul ◽  
C Sauerland ◽  
G Jorch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Unexpected Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Unexpected Death

scholarly journals Renewed Attention Needed for Prevention of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy in the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Floortje Kanits ◽  
Monique P. L'Hoir ◽  
Magda M. Boere-Boonekamp ◽  
Adèle C. Engelberts ◽  
Edith J. M. Feskens
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Infant Care ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Sudden Unexpected Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Sleeping Position ◽  
Smoking During Pregnancy ◽  
Bed Sharing

Background: The incidence of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), which includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), has declined in developed countries since the 1980s, including the Netherlands. To identify improvement opportunities in SUDI prevention, we monitored the adherence of parents to the prevention advice on infant care habits over the past 20 years, especially in relation to the SUDI incidence over time. Potential changes in parental adherence between the latest surveys are of specific interest, as these indicate where current focus is needed.Methods: Description of the prevalence of infant care factors related to the risk of SUDI, assessed from five Dutch national surveys from 1999 to 2017 among parents of infants under 12 months, and analysis of the potential differences in these prevalences between the two latest surveys in 2010/11 and 2017 with a z-test.Results: Supine sleeping position decreased from the highest prevalence of 92% in 2010/11, to 83% in 2017. Sleep sack use has increased to 55%, the highest prevalence up to now. Avoiding a duvet has remained reasonably stable since 2002/03 and now 95% of parents do not use a duvet. The prevalence of room-sharing, without sharing the bed, increased from 14% in 1999 to the highest prevalence in 2017 (31%). However, also bed-sharing almost doubled from 5.6% in 2010/11 to 10% in 2017. Breastfeeding decreased between 1999 and 2010/11, but increased from 34% in 2010/11 to 42% in 2017. An increased prevalence of mothers who abstained from smoking during pregnancy, as well as both parents not smoking, was observed, although mostly higher educated parents showed this beneficial behavior.Discussion and Conclusion: Much has already been achieved first by decreasing prone sleeping since the 80's, and subsequently promoting supine as the safest sleep position. The decrease in duvet use and smoking, and an increase in breastfeeding have also had impact. Indications of a recent decreased prevalence of the supine sleeping position and higher prevalence of bed-sharing might relate to the slightly increasing SUDI incidence in the Netherlands. Renewed attention for prevention of SUDI and specific advice targeting high-risk groups is needed. Modern, picture driven information via internet is recommended.

Postmortem genetic analysis of sudden unexpected death in infancy: neonatal genetic screening may enable the prevention of sudden infant death

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (11) ◽  
pp. 989-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuki Oshima ◽  
Takuma Yamamoto ◽  
Taisuke Ishikawa ◽  
Hiroyuki Mishima ◽  
Aya Matsusue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Analysis ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Genetic Screening ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Unexpected Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Unexpected Death

Infant Sleep Position and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in the United States: Joint Commentary from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Selected Agencies of the Federal Government

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 820-820
Author(s):  
◽  
John Kattwinkel ◽  
John Brooks ◽  
Maurice E. Keenan ◽  
Michael Malloy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Sleeping Position ◽  
Prone Sleeping Position ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Prone Sleeping ◽  
New Evidence

The preceding report describes new evidence from around the world linking infant prone sleeping position and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Other than in this report, much of the recent information has not yet been published, except in official governmental statistics reports from the various countries. Nevertheless, it seems clear that SIDS rates do decrease significantly after public campaigns aimed at reducing the incidence of prone sleeping. The initial concern, that a shift away from prone sleeping might result in an increase in undesirable complications, has not materialized. There have been no increases in disorders such as aspiration, acute life-threatening events, and vomiting, after infant sleeping position has changed almost exclusively to non-prone in several countries.

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