March 2009. Volume 5. Number 1

Head covering with bed clothes is an associated risk factor to sudden infant death syndrome

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Blair PS, Mitchell EA, Heckstall-Smith EM, Fleming PJ. Head covering – a major modifiable risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome: a systematic review. Arch Dis Child. 2008:93;778-83
Reviewer: Chalco Orrego JP1.
1Pediatra independiente. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Juan Pablo Chalco Orrego. Email: jpcho33@yahoo.com
Reception date: 15/02/2009
Acceptance date: 27/02/2009
Publication date: 01/03/2009

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: Head covering is a major modifiable risk factor associated with sudden infant death syndrome and parental advice to avoid this situation should be emphasised.

Reviewers' comantary: There is enough evidence to support more specific measures to avoid head covering with bed clothes in infants under twelve months of age leading to decrease sudden infant death syndrome risk.

How to cite this article

Chalco Orrego JP, Bada Mancilla CA. La cabeza cubierta por ropa de cama es un factor de riesgo asociado a síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:26.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Blair PS, Mitchell EA, Heckstall-Smith EM, Fleming PJ. Head covering – a major modifiable risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome: a systematic review. Arch Dis Child. 2008:93;778-83
Reviewer: Chalco Orrego JP1.
1Pediatra independiente. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Juan Pablo Chalco Orrego. Email: jpcho33@yahoo.com
Reception date: 15/02/2009
Acceptance date: 27/02/2009
Publication date: 01/03/2009

How to cite this article

Chalco Orrego JP, Bada Mancilla CA. La cabeza cubierta por ropa de cama es un factor de riesgo asociado a síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:26.

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