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(W75) Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed
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2 818 in individuals diagnosis accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed confirmed
5 464 deaths with diagnosis accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed
194% mortality rate associated with the disease accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed
Diagnosis accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed is diagnosed Men are 1.77% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed
2 866 (199.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed
2 598 (187.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 20-24
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-24
Disease Features accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed
Absence or low individual and public risk
Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed - what does this mean
Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed occur when a person becomes trapped in a position that restricts their ability to breathe. this can be caused by bedding, clothing, or other objects that can get tangled around a person's neck or chest, or by a person's body weight pressing down on their chest or neck.
What happens during the disease - accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed
Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed is a condition in which an individual is trapped in a sleeping position that restricts their airway, leading to a lack of oxygen and eventual death. this can occur when an individual is sleeping in an awkward position, such as between two mattresses, or when bedding materials, such as blankets and pillows, are too close to the face and block the airway. it can also occur when an individual is sleeping on their stomach and their chin is pressed down against their chest, restricting their breathing.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed - Prevention
Accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed can be prevented by taking steps such as placing babies on their backs to sleep, keeping cribs free of soft items such as blankets and pillows, and using sleep sacks or sleepers instead of loose blankets. additionally, parents should be aware of any cords or straps on the baby’s bedding or clothing that could wrap around the baby’s neck and cause strangulation.