title: Nursing interventions aimed at reducing risks of SIDS.
abstract: While researchers do not fully understand the causes of SIDS, there appears to be growing consensus that SIDS is most probably a multi-etiological phenomenon. Research literature regarding the prone sleeping position as a possible risk factor for SIDS will be discussed as will proposed etiological mechanisms related to this hypothesis. Implications of this new data for pediatric nursing practice will also be examined.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Herda
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000517:prevention & control*