The SUDIC Protocol

• 2023

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• Sandi Angus; Lisa Kehler

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The SUDIC Protocol outlines steps for handling sudden unexpected deaths in infants and children. It describes how to provide support to grieving families, investigate the cause of death, and ensure all legal requirements are met. The protocol involves a multi-agency approach with police, healthcare professionals, and social services working together. Key actions include resuscitation efforts if needed, gathering information about the child's history and environment, conducting a post-mortem examination by specialists if required, and holding case discussions to learn from each incident while supporting affected families throughout the process.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Infant, Newborn; Postmortem Changes; Sudden Infant Death; Resuscitation Orders; Forensic Pathology

Institutions: Royal College of Emergency Medicine Learning

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