Routine Care in Pediatrics — Case | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#506
SMLE Question #506
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Last updated: February 2026
Parents bring their 3-month-old former preterm infant for routine care. Since birth, the infant has had several mild respiratory illnesses. The infant sleeps in the parents’ bedroom and is often placed on soft bedding. Both parents are heavy cigarette smokers and frequently smoke inside the home, including the bedroom. One morning, the infant is found unresponsive in the sleep area. Emergency services find the infant apnoeic and pulseless. Resuscitation is unsuccessful, and no cause is identified on initial evaluation. What is the most likely cause of death?
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