Preemie's Nervous System May Raise Risk for SIDS
Premature infants are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than full-term babies. The reason may be that their nervous system is underdeveloped.
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Online Medical Reviewer:
Louise Akin, RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Daphne Pierce-Smith, RN, MSN, FNP, CCRC
Last Review Date:
1/16/2012
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