Up to 15 percent of SIDS casescan be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, including suffocation due to a sleeping adult rolling on top of an infant, a condition referred to as
A) overlaying.
B) clustering.
C) cocooning.
D) cataplexy.

Question

Up to 15 percent of SIDS casescan be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, including suffocation due to a sleeping adult rolling on top of an infant, a condition referred to as​
A) ​overlaying.
B) ​clustering.
C) ​cocooning.
D) ​cataplexy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Overlaying refers to the accidental suffocation of an infant due to a sleeping adult rolling on top of them. This is a known risk factor for SIDS and can contribute to up to 15 percent of cases. Clustering refers to the pattern of SIDS deaths occurring in close proximity or time, while cocooning is a practice of wrapping a baby tightly in a blanket to promote sleep. Cataplexy is a medical condition unrelated to SIDS.

Up to 15 Percent of SIDS Casescan Be Attributed to Accidental