| Risks of ancient practices in modern times. | |
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PMID: 12456945 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Swaddling, ie, wrapping the child to restrict movement, is an ancient practice. In the Netherlands, it is becoming increasingly popular as an intervention for excessive crying in infants. However, one must be well aware of the potential risks. We present the case reports of a twin boy and girl who had been swaddled and kept in a heated room for several days. On admission to the hospital, both infants suffered from severe hypovolemic shock, hyperthermia, and secondary respiratory insufficiency. The girl developed multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and died, whereas the boy had an uneventful recovery. When swaddling is being considered as an intervention for excessive crying in infants, parents have to be well-informed about the possible side effects and about additional measures that they may have to take to make it a safe intervention. |
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Authors:
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Josephus Petrus Johannes van Gestel; Monique Pauline L'Hoir; Maartje ten Berge; Nicolaas Johannes Georgius Jansen; Frans Berend Plötz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 110 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 2002 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-11-28 Completed Date: 2002-12-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: e78 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Medical Center, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands. j.vangestel@wkz.azu.nl |
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Clothing
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adverse effects* Crying* Fatal Outcome Female Fever / etiology* Humans Infant Infant Equipment Male Multiple Organ Failure / etiology Restraint, Physical / methods* Shock / etiology* Twins |
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