Sudden death in infants

• April 29, 2024

When the little ones they die While they sleep without apparent cause, it is known as sudden infant death ; most of these deaths occur while the babies They are usually lying face down and with bedding.

It has been seen that this has its origin at the genetic level, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. The researchers of Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, they discovered that the cells of an area of brainstem , which regulates respiration, cycles of dream and vigil, They were less susceptible to serotonin, the hormone responsible for awakening people who sleep in the case of breathing little oxygen.

Most likely, this abnormality develops during the gestation ; It usually occurs in men and every year approximately 7 out of every 10 million babies die during the first months of life for this reason.

Tips to avoid sudden death syndrome:

1. Buy a firm mattress and cover it with a fitted sheet
2. Keep all objects, stuffed animals, toys or loose bedding away from the area where you sleep the baby
3. Place infantson the side or face up both for sleeping, and for nap time
4. Do not use pillows, quilts or quilted cushions to sleep
5. Ponle one piece clothing (as rompers) instead of covering it with a quilt
6. Make sure that no object covers the baby's head
7. Do not let smoke near of the newborn