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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, cot or crib death)

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

The sudden death of a young infant or child that is unexpected  by history  and in which a thorough post-mortem examination fails to demonstrate an adequate cause of death.

 See Co-sleeping, Prone infant sleep position, Supine infant sleeping position

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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