title: Illustrations of Unexpected Infant Sleep Deaths.
abstract: Case illustrations from central Indiana provide the narrative for infant suffocations because of unsafe sleep environments. Accidental strangulation or suffocation in bed is caused by co-bedding, blankets and pillows in cribs, or wedging and entrapment. Knowledge of the evidence-based risks associated with case data may assist further in the prevention of unexpected infant sleep deaths and may better inform best practice for death scene investigation including forensic nurses.
authors: Author Affiliations:1Science of Nursing Care Department, Indiana University School of Nursing; 2Indiana University School of Nursing; and 3Center of Excellence in Education, Northern Arizona University.
authors: Deborah
authors: D
authors: Cullen
authors: Morgan
authors: M
authors: Oberle
authors: Charles D
authors: CD
authors: Elomba
authors: Deborah
authors: D
authors: Stiffler
authors: Gaye
authors: G
authors: Luna
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001513:Beds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D016684:Prone Position; D012307:Risk Factors; D012890:Sleep; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000209:etiology*