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Asthma, Apnea, SIDS

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SIDS   The sudden unexpected death of an infant in which death remains unexplained after the performance of an adequate post  
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SIDS 3 ways to Identify   An autopsy Investigation of scene and circumstances of death Exploration of medical history of the infant & family  
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SIDS Etiology   Many theories; largely unknown, Respiratory Control abnormalities, Prolonged apnea during sleep, Increased frequency of brief respiratory pauses, Excessive periodic breathing, Impaired response to increased CO2 or decreased O2  
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SIDS: 3 Major Risk Factors   Environmental, Ethnicity, Daycare  
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SIDS: 7 Environmental Risk Factors   Environmental: Season, Lower SES, Time of Day, Bundling, Second hand tobacco smoke, Sleep position, Co bedding  
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SIDS: 5 Maternal Risk Factors   Maternal: Age, Smoking, Lack of prenatal care, Drug use, Shorter inter  
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SIDS: 7 Infant Risk Factors   Infant: Age, Prematurity, Twin or triplet, LBW, Previous ALTE, Gender, Siblings  
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SIDS: 3 Post Mortem Exam   Autopsy, Death Scene Investigation, Medical hx of infant and family  
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SIDS: 5 Systems for Differential Diagnosis   CV, Respiratory, GI, CNS, Systemic  
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SIDS: 3 Major Prevention:   DECREASE KNOWN RISK FACTORS!!, Protective factors, AAP “Positioning Statement”  
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SIDS: 4 Ways On How To DECREASE KNOWN RISK FACTORS!!:   Prevent teen pregnancy, Prenatal care, Avoid substance abuse, Stop smoking  
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4 SIDS Protective factors   Immunizations, Pacifier, Breast feeding, Sleep Practices  
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SIDS: Prevention: AAP “Positioning Statement”   Infants should be placed in a non-prone position during sleep, Soft surfaces and gas trapping objects should be avoided in sleep environment, Recommendations are for healthy infants, Provide tummy time  
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SIDS: Supporting Families (Shortly after death)   Provide information on SIDS and support groups, Listen, Anticipatory guidance concerning grief process, Discuss sibling response (Understanding of death, Changes in behavior)  
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Infantile Apnea   NIH clarifies definitions in Consensus Statement (1986)  
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Apnea   cessation of respiratory airflow for 20 seconds.  
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Apnea   May be central, diaphragmatic, obstructive or mixed. Several types.  
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Central Apnea   Absence of airflow and respiratory effort  
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Obstructive Apnea   Absence of airflow but presence of respiratory effort.  
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Periodic Breathing   Three or more respiratory pauses of 3 or more seconds in duration within a period or normal respiration of 20 seconds or less.  
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Pathologic Apnea   A clinical syndrome in infancy of unexplained cessation of air flow for 20 seconds or longer  
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Pathologic Apnea   A shorter respiratory pause associated with bradycardia, cyanosis or pallor.  
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AOP: Apnea of Prematurity   Periodic breathing with pathologic apnea in a premature infant.  
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AOP: Apnea of Prematurity   Usually idiopathic and resolves by 36 weeks post conceptual age.  
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AOP: Apnea of Prematurity   Use of caffiene and methylxanthines (Monitor levels and s/s of toxicity, Nasal CPAP)  
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AOP: Apnea of Prematurity   Some may continue and require monitoring.  
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AOI: Apnea of Infancy   Pathologic apnea that usually presents with an apparent life threatening event (ALTE).  
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AOI: Apnea of Infancy   Generally occurs > 37 weeks  
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AOI: Apnea of Infancy   Idiopathic: cause is not identified.  
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Apparent Life Threatening Event   An episode that is frightening to the observer which is characterized by some combination of apnea, color change, marked change in muscle tone, and choking or gagging.  
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Apparent Life Threatening Event   Near Miss SIDS or Aborted Crib Death  
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Illnesses Associated with APNEA   URI, Pneumonia, Bronchiolitis, Sepsis, Metabolic Disorders, Cardiac anomolies, Seizures, IVH, Meningitis, GER  
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ALTE: Acute Management   Hospital Admission, Protective monitoring, Thorough hx. of the event, Expedited diagnostic testing, Treatment of associated conditions, Parent Education  
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Home Monitoring Considerations   Symptomatic Infants, Family Hx of SIDS, Premature Infants, Other Illnesses, Assymptomatic Infants  
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ALTE: Parent Education: Knowledge of Equipment   Belt placement, Troubleshooting, Response to alarm, Expected utilization, Settings  
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PEDIATRIC TRACH CARE   Close monitoring…, Trach ties should be snug and allow “pinkie” to be inserted, PRN suctioning  
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PEDIATRIC TRACH CARE, PRN Suctioning   Insert to premeasured depth (May be hyperventilated, Infant: no longer than 5 seconds, Child: no longer than 10 seconds), Stoma site care: soap and H2O; No peroxide  
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Discontinuing the Monitor    Apnea free for 2-4 months  3 full sets of immunizations  Resolution of medical indication  Remember parental response  
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