Research Notes on Fan Use May Cut SIDS Risk In Infants
A recent study released in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine shows that using a fan while an infant is sleeping may reduce the risk of SIDS by 72%. The study also noted that using a fan with a room temperature of higher than 69 degrees may reduce the risk by 94%. The fan increases air movement in the infant's bedroom which prevents the baby from re-breathing in carbon dioxide.
Top Resources on Fan Use May Cut SIDS Risk In Infants
- TIME: Fans Reduce Infants' Sudden Death Risk (Oct. 6, 2008)
- Medscape: Using a Fan During Sleep May Help Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Oct. 6, 2008)
- Associated Press: Fan Use Linked To Lower Risk Of Sudden Infant Death (Oct. 6, 2008)
- eFluxMedia: Fan Use May Save Your Baby’s Life, Lowers SIDS Risk (Oct. 7, 2008)
- AllHeadlineNews: Study: Sleeping Under A Fan Cuts The Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Oct. 7, 2008)
- eMaxHealth: Campaign To Cut Risk Of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths (Oct. 7, 2008)
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