Sudden death of a baby
Abstract
Unexpected and unexplained death of an infant less than one year of age is defined as the Sudden Infant Death, is a
diagnosis of exclusion with postmortem research, revising the story, and to investigate the place of death. The certain reason
is unknown, however some conditions which may contribute to death is defined as a risk. Vulnerable developmental period,
genetic predisposition and excessive immune response creates lethal triangle. Therefore, protective measures are based on
the elimination of risk.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
December 15, 2016
Submission Date
January 20, 2017
Acceptance Date
February 18, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 7 Number: 4