R95.0: Sudden infant death syndrome with mention of autopsy

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also associated with the ICD-10 code R95.0, is a fatal condition predominantly affecting infants aged one month to one year. It is characterized by the sudden, unexplained passing of an otherwise healthy baby during sleep. SIDS, often known as crib death, typically occurs without any observable symptoms, undoubtedly making it a deeply harrowing experience for parents and caregivers. In cases classified with 'mention of autopsy,' post-mortem examinations have been conducted to try and distinguish the cause of death. Unfortunately, these investigations often do not yield a specific cause, adding complexity to the nature of SIDS. Although the exact causes of SIDS are not completely understood, it's believed to be linked with defects in the portion of the infant's brain that controls breathing and arousal from sleep. This death syndrome is neither predictable nor preventable, typically occurring without warning.

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