Postural asphyxia
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Postural asphyxia, also known as "positional asphyxia", is a form of asphyxia which occurs when a person is positioned in a way that restricts or prevents breathing.
References
[change | change source]- Fundación MAPFRE. "Positional asphyxia in babies: What is it and how to avoid it?". https://www.fundacionmapfre.org/en/blog/positional-asphyxia/. Retrieved 25 May 2025.