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Fan in Room Decreases SIDS
A new study in the October issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine shows that having a fan in an infant's room decreases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by 72%. The prevailing theory is that SIDS is caused by the infant rebreathing carbon dioxide because the baby doesn't have either the strength to move from harm's way or a properly developed neurological system to warn of the impending danger. Having a fan in room seems to move the air around the baby so as to decrease the chance of the infant rebreathing the carbon dioxcide. Dr. Raymond Pitetti, associate director of emergency medicine at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center says that parents should take the following safeguards to protect their child from SIDS. "Lay baby on his or her back to sleep. Don't use soft bedding. Give the baby a pacifier, and finally, have a fan in the room. There's really no risk to having a fan, and from this study it seems like it might benefit," Pitetti said.If you have any questions about whether medical malpractice was the cause of your child's cerebral palsy contact the lawyers at Berger & Lagnese. Our Pittsburgh based law firm handles cases in Beaver, Uniontown, Greensburg and Washington.
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