Simultaneous Death of Twins: An Environmental Hazard or SIDS?

Carter, Naomi; Rutty, Guy N.; Green, Michael A.

doi:10.1097/00000433-199806000-00021

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“…The authors rejected the diagnosis of simultaneous SIDS, and instead conclude that a combination of several environmental factors (sub-lethal levels of carbon monoxide, over wrapping and mechanical obstruction of upper airways) resulted in death. Carter et al challenged their findings and felt that deliberate smothering was a possibility, and stated that although smothering could not be proven they would have alerted the relevant caring agencies and would have assigned the cause of death as "unascertained" [10].…”

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Simultaneous sudden unexpected death in infancy of twins: case report

2010

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Simultaneous sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in twins is an extremely rare event. Some believe these are natural deaths, whereas others suggest they are unnatural. We report monozygotic twins dying at 12 weeks of age. Extensive investigation concluded that the cause of death was natural. Our case fulfilled the criteria of simultaneous SIDS in twins. However, thermal stress due to excessive thermal insulation, use of a pillow and placing twins in the same cot all represent a potentially unsafe sleeping environment. We recommend the term "simultaneous sudden unexpected death in infancy of twins" to describe such cases.

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“…The literature mainly deals with single case reports [5,6]. The deaths are classified as either simultaneous sudden infant death syndrome in twins [7,8], or due to injuries associated with environmental hazards [9] or "unascertained" [10]. The literature is limited and generates strong opinions.…”

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confidence: 99%