Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 14, 2026

The Perinatal Asphyxiated Lamb Model: A Model for Newborn Resuscitation
Published on: August 15, 2018
Babies are still dying of SIDS
Rebecca Matthews1, Andrea Moore
1Arkansas State University School of Nursing, Jonesboro, AR, USA. rmatthews@astate.edu
Overview:
The following account of a devastating, preventable death helped change licensing regulations and brought about a safer sleep environment for all infants in licensed child-care facilities in Arkansas. Coauthor Andrea Moore responded to her own personal and family tragedy with a determination to save lives by reducing risk and promoting public awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). She teamed up with coauthor Rebecca Matthews, a community health nurse, and Rebecca's husband, pediatrician David Matthews, president of the Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, to initiate a four-year public health intervention. This article provides information on SIDS, suggests ways that nurses can help educate caregivers and contribute to the prevention of SIDS, and details the progress of the team's educational initiative.
Related Concept Videos
Meiosis vs. Mitosis
Before the start of mitosis and meiosis I, the cell synthesizes DNA, resulting in two homologous copies of each chromosome. DNA synthesis is...
Piaget's Stage 1 of Cognitive Development
Exploration...
Pulmonary Cycle: Exhalation
Breathing
Parental Care
Fetal Circulation
Two umbilical arteries transport blood from the fetus to the placenta. At the placenta, the blood absorbs oxygen and nutrients while simultaneously eliminating waste products. This oxygen-enriched and nutrient-rich blood then returns to the fetus through one...

