Up to 15 percent of all SIDS cases can be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, which includes all of the following causes EXCEPT
A) overlaying.
B) cataplexy.
C) an infant's head being caught in crib railings.
D) suffocation by overly soft bedding or pillows.

Question

Up to 15 percent of all SIDS cases can be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, which includes all of the following causes EXCEPT
A) ​overlaying.
B) ​cataplexy.
C) ​an infant's head being caught in crib railings.
D) ​suffocation by overly soft bedding or pillows.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cataplexy is a symptom of narcolepsy and is not related to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. The other options are known causes of accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed.

Up to 15 Percent of All SIDS Cases Can Be