Citation

Hiss J, Leifer A, Kahana T. J. Clin. Forensic Med. 2000; 7(4): 188-191.

Affiliation

The National Centre of Forensic Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1054/jcfm.2000.0442

PMID

16083668

Abstract

The body of a 2-month-old baby was found inside the pram where he had been left overnight. Initial assessment of the event by a paramedic unit seemed to indicate foul play, based on the presence of a prominent linear pressure mark on the child's scalp and face. Thorough police and medicolegal investigation cleared the suspect and disclosed that the death resulted from accidental positional asphyxia, related to a faulty mechanism of the pram. We advise that when examining sudden unexpected death of children, forensic investigators should be aware of the potential hazards associated with baby accessories.

Language: en