June 2006. Volume 2. Number 2

What should pediatricians recommend regarding the use of pacifier in infants? Reflections and comments on its role in the reduction of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Authors: González de Dios J1, Balaguer Santamaría A2, Díaz-Rossello JL3.
1Departamento de Pediatría. Hospital General Universitario de Alicante. España.
2H General Catalunya. Sant Cugat del Vallés. Barcelona. España.
3 Centro Latino Americano de Perinatologí­a y Desarrollo Humano y Unidad de Salud de la Mujer y Reproductiva (CLAP/SMR). Organización Panamericana de Salud. Organización Mundial de la Salud. (Uruguay). España.
Correspondence: Javier González de Dios. Email: javier.gonzalezdedios@gmail.com
Publication date: 01/06/2006

How to cite this article

González de Dios J, Balaguer A, Díaz-Rossello JL. ¿Qué actitud adoptaremos los pediatras respecto al uso del chupete en el lactante? Reflexiones y comentarios en relación con su potencial papel protector en el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante. Evid Pediatr. 2006;2:15.

ED | Editorial

Authors: González de Dios J1, Balaguer Santamaría A2, Díaz-Rossello JL3.
1Departamento de Pediatría. Hospital General Universitario de Alicante. España.
2H General Catalunya. Sant Cugat del Vallés. Barcelona. España.
3 Centro Latino Americano de Perinatologí­a y Desarrollo Humano y Unidad de Salud de la Mujer y Reproductiva (CLAP/SMR). Organización Panamericana de Salud. Organización Mundial de la Salud. (Uruguay). España.
Correspondence: Javier González de Dios. Email: javier.gonzalezdedios@gmail.com
Publication date: 01/06/2006

How to cite this article

González de Dios J, Balaguer A, Díaz-Rossello JL. ¿Qué actitud adoptaremos los pediatras respecto al uso del chupete en el lactante? Reflexiones y comentarios en relación con su potencial papel protector en el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante. Evid Pediatr. 2006;2:15.

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