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Showing 1 to 20 of 41 for “"Unexpected death"”.
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Pēpē-Infant sleep and sudden unexpected death in infancy in Māori
… Zealand has one of the highest rates of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) among developed countries. Indigenous New Zealand Māori are disproportionately affected by SUDI (1.36 deaths for every 1,000 births). In wealthier countries, and in New Zealand, SUDI mortality decreased …
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The contribution of respiratory pathogens to Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy
Background: Sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) is among the most frequent causes of mortality in infants less than one year of age. Respiratory infections have been identified as the most frequent cause of death in these infants. Yet, the broad range of respiratory pathogen that might be …
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Investigating Central Chemoreception-based Biomarkers of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) causes significant mortality in epilepsy, affecting 1:1000 people every year. Preceding SUDEP, patients experienced a final GTC seizure, transient apneas and bradycardia, culminating in terminal apnea and asystole. Failure to recover from postictal …
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A retrospective study investigating risk factors for sudden unexpected death in the young
Sudden unexpected death in the young (SUDY) is the unanticipated demise of individuals aged between 1 and 40 years. In South Africa, these deaths are referred for forensic investigation. The primary aim of this study was to retrospectively investigate the frequency of known risk factors in SUDY …
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Sudden unexpected death in infants: a forensic genetic investigation in a South African cohort
Sudden unexpected death in infants (SUDI) is a devastating event, and unfortunately occurs frequently in South Africa. The emerging molecular autopsy has added value to SUDI investigations by revealing genetic variants which contributed to their demise. Motivated by the value of this concept to …
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Critical care nurses' experience of the sudden unexpected death of a patient : a phenomenological study
Bibliography: leaves 115-129.
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The Lived Experience of Emergency Service Personnel in Pediatric Resuscitation and Unexpected Death: A Phenomenological Study
There were over 63,000 pediatric deaths in the United States in 2013, with almost 7,000 of those deaths attributed to accidental causes, homicide, and suicide. The death of a child has a major impact on healthcare professionals caring for children and families. The purpose of this study was to …
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NEUROACTIVE AGENTS-MEDIATED CHANGES IN NEURONAL NETWORK ACTIVITY CONTROLS SUSCEPTIBILITY TO SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY (SUDEP)
The incidence of sudden death is higher in epileptic people compared to the general population and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is second only to stroke in the years of potential life loss among the major neurological disorders. In the majority of observed human SUDEP cases, …
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Retrospective analysis of infection-related deaths of sudden unexpected death in infancy cases at Salt River Mortuary
Sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) remains a global concern and is a particular burden in South Africa. Infections have been previously linked to SUDI deaths, but empirical data in a South African context is lacking. This study aimed to explore the burden and risk factors of …
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A retrospective investigation of sudden unexpected death in the young investigated at Salt River Mortuary, Cape Town
Sudden unexpected death in the young (SUDY) is the tragic fatality of seemingly healthy individuals aged between one and 40 years. Little is known about the demographics and risk factors of these cases at Salt River Mortuary (SRM), Cape Town. Therefore, this project aimed to retrospectively …
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In-hospital patient safety - prevention of deterioration and unexpected death by systematic and interprofessional use of early warning scoring
… potential effects of the study intervention on unexpected death (III). Before implementation of the study intervention, nursing monitoring practice was found to be influenced mainly by individual levels of professionalism, characterized by knowledge, reflection, and interprofessional …
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Optimisation of sample preparation for DNA extraction from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissues of unresolved sudden unexpected death cases
… case review revealed an increase in sudden unexpected death (SUD) admittance at Salt River Mortuary (SRM) between 2014 and 2018, and that 40 % of SUD occurred in young individuals between the ages of 1 and 40 years old (SUDY). Despite extensive investigations, the cause of death remained …
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Forensic genetic research on sudden unexpected death in an infant (SUDI) at Salt River Mortuary: experiences an perceptions of parents
The unexpected and sudden death of an infant (SUDI) is a traumatic event. SUDI is defined as all deaths occurring suddenly and unexpectedly in infants under the age of one year. Molecular autopsy is used to determine the potential genetic contribution to SUDI and may lead to screening and …
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Telling the story: what can be learned from parents' experience of the professional response following the sudden, unexpected death of a child?
… of professional intervention following sudden, unexpected child death. In the UK all deaths of this nature are subject to a Rapid Response, which includes forensic investigation, followed by a series of subsequent meetings. These procedures were part of a number of recommendations arising from …
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Exploring the Medico-legal death scene investigation of sudden unexpected death of infants admitted to Salt River mortuary, Cape Town, South Africa
A death scene investigation (DSI) forms an integral part of the inquiry into death, particularly for sudden unexpected death of infants (SUDI). Global guidelines exist for DSI, however, it is unclear how many countries adhere to them, and to what extent they are followed. Therefore, a systematic …
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A retrospective analysis of post-mortem procedures of sudden unexpected death in the young investigated at Salt River Forensic Pathology Services, Cape Town
Sudden unexpected death in the young (SUDY) is the demise of a seemingly healthy individual aged between one and 40 years. The scope of SUDY investigation varies and there is little research regarding SUDY at Salt River Mortuary (SRM). Accordingly, the objectives of this study were to determine the …
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A Republican Vision: The Politics of John Tyler
Harrison's unexpected death propelled Tyler into the presidency in 1841. As president, he clung to republicanism as an anchor in a turbulent period, but that rigidity led to his break with the Whigs over their insistence on establishing a new national bank. Shunned by both major parties, Tyler …
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On the Death of My Sister: A Crystallized Account of Family Grief and Bereavement
… explores the multifaceted experiences of an unexpected death in an Evangelical family. By crystallizing three methodological approaches to research, the thesis uncovers the experiences of the grief process from quantitative, qualitative, and rhetorical frames. A content analysis of personal …
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Wingfield Scott Watson and His Struggle to Preserve the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) After the Death of Its Founder
… of the succession crisis that followed Smith’s unexpected death, Strang attracted hundreds of converts to his theocratic commune on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan, Watson being one of them. After Strang’s own untimely death, Watson stepped forward from among his religious community as a …
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