R95.9: Sudden infant death syndrome without mention of autopsy

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as cot death or crib death, refers to the unexplained death, typically during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is particularly noted in babies between 2 months to 4 months. Even after thorough investigation, these deaths often have no clear cause, even when autopsy is carried out. It's not caused by vomiting, choking or any noticeable struggle. Most SIDS deaths happen when babies are asleep in their crib or cot. SIDS usually occurs without any warning or symptoms, hence, it's often discovered when it's too late to resuscitate the child. Though the exact cause of SIDS is unknown, it's believed that SIDS might be associated with defects in the portion of an infant's brain that controls breathing and arousal from sleep.

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