SynthesisForensic science, medicine, and pathology2015
An evidence-based guide to the investigation of sudden unexpected death in infancy.
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
- Occult Neoplasms in Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy: A Scoping Review of Post-Mortem Findings.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Current Practices in Postmortem Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2026Article
- Paediatric and perinatal deaths by the Office of the Irish State Pathologists: a 5-year retrospective cohort study.Archives of disease in childhood · 2025Article
- Infant death from accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed in England and Wales: rare or unrecognised events?BMJ paediatrics open · 2024Article
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): State of the Art and Future Directions.International journal of medical sciences · 2024Review
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- Current issues in postmortem imaging of perinatal and forensic childhood deaths.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2017Review
- Unintentional asphyxia, SIDS, and medically explained deaths: a descriptive study of outcomes of child death review (CDR) investigations following sudden unexpected death in infancy.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2016Article
- Death Scene Investigation and Autopsy Practices in Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths.The Journal of pediatrics · 2016Article
- A "Wear and Tear" Hypothesis to Explain Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.Frontiers in neurology · 2016Article
- Unexpected death in palliative care: what to expect when you are not expecting.Current opinion in supportive and palliative care · 2015Review
- Infant & Child Mortality in Pakistan and its Determinants: A Review.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingReview
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Abstract
purposeMany countries now have detailed investigations following sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) but there is no clear evidence as to the most effective way to investigate SUDI. This systematic literature review addresses the following questions: What are the current models of practice for investigating SUDI? What is the evidence to support these investigative models? What are the key factors for effective SUDI investigation?
methodsThis was a systematic review of papers from Europe, North America, and Australasia, detailing models of SUDI investigation or the outcomes of SUDI investigations.
resultsThe review includes data detailing four different models of investigation: police-led, coroner or medical examiner-led, healthcare-led or joint agency approach models. There were 18 different publications providing evidence of effectiveness of these models. All models, with the exception of police-led models, have the potential to reach best practice standards for SUDI investigation. Key factors identified for effective SUDI investigation include the need for mandatory investigation, strong leadership, integration with coronial services, and for investigations to be provided by specialist professionals.
conclusionDetailed SUDI investigation should lead to greater understanding of why infants die and should help prevent future deaths. The challenge is now to ensure that local SUDI investigative practices are as effective as possible.
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