Air cushion increases the risk of death in newborns

Currently, air cushioning (or air mattress) is becoming more and more popular for low-income people, because of its cost, its price is not too expensive and easy to fold and move. However, according to the researchers, these cushions have a lot of potential for babies, especially the risk of death.

Researchers Jennifer Doering of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Ward Trina Salm, of the University of Georgia wrote: " Even when filled, long-term use, cushioning can mold and stick to the face of children infected. respiratory bacteria and even create certain deficiencies that cause obstructive airway obstruction in infants '.

The risk of air leakage during use is also one of the factors causing infant mortality.

According to the national child death reporting system in the United States, 108 air-related deaths were reported from 24 states between 2004 and 2015. But Researchers said that many such deaths may not have been reported. There is still no exact tool to identify, mark, and statistically complete the cases of infants dying by air cushion.

The study authors examined information and reports from 12 health organizations including federal, health, consumer and parent groups, who discovered that only one person mentioned to the risk of infant death caused by air cushion.

Doering and Ward scientists now call for data on the deaths of babies involved in air cushioning, from there to alert public health care organizations and parents about the threat. this threat.

This research has just been published in the American Journal of Public Health.