[The Graz SIDS Risk Questionnaire: prospective study of 6,000 infants].
In a prospective study (1988-1990) the SIDS risk questionnaire SRFB was applied to 6000 infants born in the Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Graz. In all infants at an increased statistical risk for SIDS a standardized intervention including pediatric and polysomnographic investigations was performed. As a result the SIDS incidence decreased from an average of 1.92 per thousand lifeborns (1984-1988) to 0.83 per thousand lifeborns (1989-1990) in our test group, which means a striking reduction of the SIDS incidence by 57%. In addition to this effect, the intensified information of parents and physicians about possible signs of an increased risk for SIDS lead to a general reduction of SIDS in Styria.
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Physiologisches Institut, Universität Graz.
Löscher
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Kurz
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Rosanelli
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Rosegger
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Bachler
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Klug
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Reiterer
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Schenkeli
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Kerbl
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D001317:Austria; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012016:Reference Values; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012307:Risk Factors; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
Der SIDS-Risikofragebogen Graz (SRFB): Prospektive Anwendung bei 6000 Säuglingen.