SUDIC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood)

SJH Emergency Medicine
NHS Lothian

There are Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDIC) protocols and forms that can be found on the intranet.

It has been agreed with the Scottish Ambulance Service that all community SUDIC cases (including 16/17yo patients) should come to the ED (either SJH/RHCYP) for commencement of the SUDIC protocols.

These can be complex cases, and if unsure seek senior decision maker support. Liaising with colleagues at CYP may also be beneficial.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 13/08/2024

Next review date: 13/08/2026

Author(s): Alexis Leal.

Co-Author(s): Deepankar Datta.

Reviewer name(s): Alexis Leal, Beth Walsh, Deepankar Datta.

References
  1. NHS Lothian SUDIC protocols (see links on page)