4 CAUSES OF INJURY AND DEATH IN INFANTS

Mother needs to know the cause of injury and death in babies ... ..
I. SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Syndrome is sudden and unexpected death at all, because the previous baby looks healthy. SIDS cases found most often in infants aged 2 weeks to 4 months, and mostly occur when babies are in bed. That is why, SIDS is also known as Crib Death, though it does not mean the baby died from sleeping in the crib or in bed.
CAUSE:
The cause is not known for sure. A number of studies in the U.S. showed many cases of SIDS occur because the baby in tidurkan stomach. Presumably this position put pressure on the jaw, which resulted in narrowing the airway. There is also suspicion that the baby can not breathe because of the nose or mouth closed other objects in the box such as blankets, pillows, dolls, etc..
PREVENTION:
1. A sleeping baby is always placed in the supine position, as proven as the safest position to reduce the risk of SIDS. When the baby sleep on his stomach should always be in control.
2. Use a mattress or mattress is flat and not too soft. The risk of SIDS increases if the mattress, couch or other surface is too soft, so easy a baby face "sunset".
3. Make sure the baby's face or head of any uncovered during sleep.
* Far blankets and fabric from any baby's nose and mouth. Blankets should be no higher than baby's chest.
* Keep a variety of fabrics are soft, fluffy and loose and toys stuffed with cotton or cloth out of the crib.
4. Make sure the baby's feet at the edge of her bed. This reduces the risk of his face covered with blankets.
5. Make sure everyone who is taking care of your baby knows all of the above, because every time the baby to sleep is the risk of SIDS.
II.MAS (meconium aspiration SYNDROME)
MAS is having difficulty breathing baby syndrome shortly after birth.
CAUSE:
In the womb, the baby choked on meconium (feces) which is mixed with amniotic fluid. This liquid into the lungs and block the road winded so that baby can not breathe properly.
MAS increases the risk of having a baby if:
* Infants lack of oxygen while in the womb.
* My mother suffered from diabetes.
* My mother suffered from high blood pressure.
SYMPTOMS: 1. Greenish amniotic fluid and meconium found therein.
2. Baby's skin is blue, indicating she suffered respiratory problems.
3. Infant breathing is difficult, for example, panting or stop breathing.
STEP RIGHT:
The good news, these symptoms are seen when the baby dilahirksan. doctors will immediately bring the baby to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), to help him breathe with the aid of a machine, and turn on the warmer to maintain body temperature. If treated quickly and properly, this syndrome can be cured.
III.SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
Forum for the kora-kora in a fantasy world swung sharply to make the heart almost detached. Imagine if you shake a little baby-shake like that. Instead of crying stopped, your child can actually experience neck injuries and even his brain.
CAUSED:
The brain and the baby's neck bones 0-3 months is still very weak. while the heavy head and a little bigger than his size. Shock or vibration is too strong a cerebrospinal fluid in the cavity of the head can move, jarinagn his brain swelled and blood vessels can be torn.
Usually a baby who suffered, Shaken Baby Syndrome will experience, brain hemorrhage, bleeding eyes, as well as injury to the spinal cord or neck. Some babies also suffered bruised ribs and cracked on.
PREVENTION:
1. Do not panic when the baby cries. Buck-buckle gently and try to find out the cause of his cries.
2. If you can not stand the crying, Put the baby in the crib safely. Calm yourself a moment to go out of the room. Then right back to him.
3. Do not hold the baby while still a high level of emotion. Explosive emotions that will make you involuntarily shake little one.
4. Teach them how to cope with crying babies at your baby sitter.SOON TO BABY'S DOCTOR IF:
* Not able to chew and swallow.
* No appetite.
* Silence only, not smiling or making a sound.
* Difficult breathing.
* Not aware.
* Eyes unfocused.
* Pupil's eyes are not the same.
* Not able to lift his own head.
* Kaku.
* Seizures.
Reye IV.SYNDROMA
This syndrome is rarely experienced by infants, usually occurs in children aged 4 years and older, but still there are some cases in infants. It comes in the form of swelling of the brain disorders and heart that the mark with convulsions and coma.
Damage to the brain can cause a little one having trouble talking or intellect. Liver damage will cause the appearance of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain on the right, and the resulting yellow color in the whites of the eyes, nails and skin.
CAUSE:
Giving aspirin to children who are sick because of viruses such as influenza type A and B, or chicken pox. But that does not mean children who are sick because the virus will experience Syndroma diberikasn aspirin Rey. Giving aspirin will only increase the risk of this syndrome. Therefore, the doctor forbade giving aspirin to children who are sick with the virus.
PREVENTION:
Give paracetamol if the child is suffering from a virus, do not give aspirin.
TO DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF:
Children show early symptoms Syndroma Rey, such as vomiting, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, hands and feet can not be moved, and unconscious. Your doctor will usually give a liquid electrolyte and nutritional balance.