National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Programs:
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- Recent Webcast on SUID: On March 30, a webcast hosted by Project IMPACT entitled "Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID): National Developments, Initiatives, Studies and Opportunities" was online from 2:00 - 3:30 ET. Speakers were: Carrie Shapiro-Mendoza, PhD, MPH, who leads the CDC SUID Initiative and Lena Teresa Camperlengo, RN, MPH, DrPH student, who is the Program Coordinator for the SUID Initiative at CDC, whose responsibilities include the multi-state SUID case registry. You can view the archived webcast here.
- AAP Reaffirms Policy on SIDS: On January 1, 2009, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a statement of reaffirmation for the Policy Statement "The Changing Concept of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Diagnostic Coding Shifts, Controversies Regarding the Sleeping Environment, and New Variables to Consider in Reducing Risk" . According to the AAP website, policy statements automatically expire 5 years after publication unless reaffirmed, revised, or retired at or before that time. Click here to view the reaffirmed policy.
- Bereavement Bibliography:The Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs (ASIP) and the National Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Program have completed their joint annual 08 - 09 update to the bibliography on grief and bereavement following pregnancy loss and perinatal and infant death. This year the bibliography has expanded and each article contains an annotated summary. The bibliography was prepared by ASIP member, Dr Jodi Shaefer, PhD, RN. Our appreciation to Dr. Joan Arnold, Ph.D, RN, also an ASIP member, for reviewing and providing input on the bibliography. Click here to view this wonderful resource.
- Study shows rise in infant suffocation deaths, calls for emphasis on safe sleep practices. Read more here.
- Georgia gathers a diverse group of providers to create a safe sleep coalition. Read more about this exciting symposium here.
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