| Hazards of mattresses, beds and bedding in deaths of infants. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2063814 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Of 52 infants who had died suddenly and were referred to autopsy, nine had lain on adult water beds for the first time; five had died as a result of accidents; two had died on water beds; two were in beds with widely spaced slats; and one had died as a result of strangulation. Three deaths were due to overlying. Three other infants had been placed on sheepskin rugs for the first time and were found dead shortly thereafter. These infants ranged in age from 2 to 9 months, except for a severely mentally retarded nine-year-old with spastic paraplegia. We believe that a general warning should be issued concerning water beds and that soft bedding should not be used for infants. Infants should not be placed unattended or left to sleep on water beds; only beds recommended for infants should be used. Overlying of a young infant is most likely to occur on a water bed, or if the parent is obese or has consumed alcohol. |
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Authors:
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E Gilbert-Barness; L Hegstrand; S Chandra; J L Emery; L A Barness; R Franciosi; R Huntington |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology Volume: 12 ISSN: 0195-7910 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Forensic Med Pathol Publication Date: 1991 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-08-07 Completed Date: 1991-08-07 Revised Date: 2011-02-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8108948 Medline TA: Am J Forensic Med Pathol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-32 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pathology, University of Wisconsin, Madison. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Accidents* Asphyxia / etiology* Bedding and Linens* Beds* Child Death, Sudden* Female Humans Infant Male Mental Retardation / complications Paraplegia / complications |
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Comment In:
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Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1992 Jun;13(2):173
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1510070
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