the iNFANT is truly a design enigma, it is simple yet complicated, amazing yet frustrating, beautiful yet disgusting. And due to a unique production method, each iNFANT has its own variations and special features.

 

Specifications

Most iNFANTs will receive their free upgrades as describe below, however due to manufacturing and maintenance issues upgrades may come online earlier or later than stated. – Always check with the prime carer which updates have occurred. 

Maintenance

Unfortunately as shown above there are many design flaws inherent to the iNFANT, thus experience technicians MUST review all iNFANTs presented for maintenance in the ED (i.e. ED senior OR PNP OR Paediatric Dr)

The High-Risk Top 10

Specific Issues:

Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) previously ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event):

Often described as floppy, pale, not breathing for 20 seconds by parents, but in ED looks fine. Careful History and examination are required.

• Common Causes: Reflux, Fits, Respiratory infections, Sepsis
• Less Common Causes: Cardiac problem, Airway obstruction, Metabolic disorder, NAI, Drugs
• Risks: dependant on the underlying cause. However, 2 or more episodes of BRUE/ALTE is linked to an increase incidence of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)

BRUE guide – HERE

NAI (Non-Accidental Injury):

Unfortunately under 1 year olds are at a higher risk of NAI and this needs to be considered in ALL presentations.

Please see here for local protocol for Injury in Non-Mobile Children

Rolling is NOT mobility!

This group (typically <9mths) who can’t Crawl/Stand/Cruise/Walk, should not be able to cause themselves bruising or burns. and hence a high level of suspicion is required.