SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN INFANCY (SUDI)

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy Must be reported to Medical Examiner Congenital Anomaly / Disorder Cardiac anomaly Cardiac arrhythmia Neurologic anomaly Pulmonary anomaly Metabolic disorders Infection Severe pneumonia Sepsis Gastrointestinal infection Injury Deliberate (abuse) Accidental* Other Acute illness Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Autopsy negative 80% of SUDI Risk Factors *Prone sleeping position *Tobacco exposure *Sharing a sleeping surface *Prematurity * SUDI with negative investigations and infant found in prone position or in bed with parent may be called either SIDS or injury (new ideas evolving) * Indicates Key Condition This is not an exhaustive list of medical conditions.