title: Sudden infant death syndrome.
abstract: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a perplexing and troubling problem for health care professionals and the community. This article discusses the epidemiology of SIDS and nursing interventions to meet the needs of families affected by SIDS.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Gaedeke
mesh_terms: D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009737:Nursing Records; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012307:Risk Factors; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control