Other Pediatric Accidental Deaths

Certification of Vehicular Hyperthermia Deaths in the Pediatric Population

“…Innovations to prevent vehicular injuries in children are constantly evolving and include rear cameras, backup sensors, and other devices. Ironically, increases in the use of infant carriers and car seats have resulted in an increase in heat-related deaths within vehicles (2).…”

“…Vehicular hyperthermia deaths often occur during the summer, and occur more often in hotter climates. Infants and toddlers are most at risk, particularly because older children may extract themselves or alert others for help (2). Forensic pathologists are tasked with identifying heat-related injuries and assigning a manner of death.…”