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What is the difference between sudden infant death syndrome and shaking baby syndrome?
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∙ 13y ago
Well babies can suddenly die in other ways too, whereas shaking baby syndrome requires there to be shaking of the baby.
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∙ 13y ago
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What is the acronym of sudden infant death syndrome?
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Is the face of a Down syndrome infant symmetrical or asymmetrical?
The face of a down syndrome infant is symetrical.
What is the unexplainable death of an apparently healthy infant between ages 2 weeks and 1 year?
SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome
What causes the damage in shaken baby syndrome?
The cause of the brain, neck, and spine damage that can result from shaken baby syndrome is brute force. The violent shaking of a baby by a much stronger adult conveys a tremendous amount of energy to the infant.
Is there ever a situation that makes shaking an infant ok?
No!!
What causes sudden infant death syndrome?
If the mother smoked while pregnancy it leads to infant death syndrome.
Can an infant tell the difference between its identical twin mother and aunt?
Generally, an infant's eye sight and senses are very limited so that it cannot tell the difference between identical twins. Infants can only tell close family members.
How does shaken baby syndrome affect the eyes?
The eyes can also be damaged by the explosive energy of shaking. Retinal damage occur in 50-80% of cases. The damage can be so severe as to permanently blind an infant.
What is the difference between infant and child?
An infant is that period between birth and when the infant is able to sit/stand up with help. A child is a broader term that includes the infant period till it is able to perform activities without help.
What are the difference between adult and infant?
an adult is over 18 old, an infant is under 2 years
What has the author Helmut Althoff written?
Helmut Althoff has written: 'Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)' -- subject(s): Sudden infant death syndrome
Which was difference between. Lutheranism and Anabaptist belief?
Anabaptists were against infant baptism
