Citation

Bloch-Bogusławska E, Paradowska A, Grapatyn G. Arch. Med. Sadowej Kryminol. 2008; 58(4): 160-166.

Vernacular Title

Niezachowanie nalezytej starannosci w opiece a gwaltowne zgony dzieci.

Affiliation

Medycyny Sadowej UMK w Toruniu, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Polish Forensic Medicine Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19441685

Abstract

Deaths in children, and particularly sudden deaths, are extremely emotionally difficult experiences for parents, caregivers and the general public. The primary objective of this study was to present negligence in care as a risk factor of sudden deaths in children. The second goal was to estimate a chance of avoiding such tragic deaths. The analyzed material was provided by protocols of body inspection and postmortem examination of children below 15 years of age examined in the years 1992-2007, where the circumstances surrounding death suggested an accident. The majority of victims were male and the greatest number of death was noted in preschool and school children. The most frequent cause of death was accidental drowning and cerebrocranial trauma due to a road traffic accident. Several homicide cases were also observed. After the analysis of the material, the authors concluded that negligence in care is a significant risk factor in sudden deaths in children.

Language: pl