New Information for Nurses About SIDS Risk Reduction

Format: Booklet
Institute: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Nurses are a key information resource for new parents and often spend the most time with families in the hospital following the birth of a child. NIH has created a continuing education program designed to help nurses communicate the risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) to parents and other caregivers of children.

The booklet, Continuing Education Program on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Risk Reduction, was developed by NICHD and the National Institute of Nursing Research in collaboration with national nursing and health organizations. It reviews the most current research findings and theories about SIDS and provides nurses with practical approaches to communication.

Next Steps
Nurses can order a hard copy of Continuing Education Program on SIDS Risk Reduction by calling 1 (800) 370-2943 or download an electronic version through NICHD’s Web site at www.nichd.nih.gov/sidsnursesce.