Crib death

Series: 60 MINUTES.

Duration: 14

Year Published: 1981

Creator: Wombat

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Each year in the U.S., 10,000 babies die suddenly as the result of crib death, or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). TV correspondent Harry Reasoner investigates the emotional trauma and guilt suffered by families and the recent monitoring devices developed to combat death. , Examines Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or crib death, exploring misconceptions and conflicting information from the medical profession. Interviews parents of victims and allows family members to articulate feelings of guilt and helplessness. Investigates recent developments in understanding and preventing SIDS. Demonstrates use of a monitoring device which emits signals if the infant ceases to breathe for an extended period of time. Narrated by Harry Reasoner.

Complete Record: Each year in the U.S., 10,000 babies die suddenly as the result of crib death, or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). TV correspondent Harry Reasoner investigates the emotional trauma and guilt suffered by families and the recent monitoring devices developed to combat death. , Examines Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or crib death, exploring misconceptions and conflicting information from the medical profession. Interviews parents of victims and allows family members to articulate feelings of guilt and helplessness. Investigates recent developments in understanding and preventing SIDS. Demonstrates use of a monitoring device which emits signals if the infant ceases to breathe for an extended period of time. Narrated by Harry Reasoner.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.