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Abstract

This invention relates generally to a device for monitoring an infant for the onset of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), detecting the onset of SIDS and providing immediate treatment. In the broadest sense, the invention includes an apparatus for detecting and treating SIDS. The apparatus comprises a data gatherer for monitoring an infant parameter, a controller for communicating with the data gatherer, an energy source operable to power the data gatherer for monitoring the infant parameter and further operable to provide energy to an energy delivery system which is operable to deliver an electric shock from an energy source to an electrode interface, and an alarm which is activated by the controller for alerting a remote caregiver to the onset of symptoms associated with SIDS. The invention also relates to a method of operating a SIDS monitor. The method comprises the steps of monitoring an infant parameter, determining whether the monitored parameter is an acceptable value. If the monitored parameter is an acceptable value, then an alarm is activated to alert a caretaker of the onset of SIDS symptoms, if the monitored parameter is within an acceptable value, then continuing to monitor the infant parameter.

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