The multiagency approach to Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID): eleven years ’ experience in the Tuscany Region

ConclusionsThis paper first provides data on SUID mortality based on complete post-mortems in an Italian region. According to these findings we can state that our approach is effective both in terms of correctly performed autopsies and support for bereaved families. Future efforts are necessary to further reduce the incidence of SUID especially among non- Italian infants. An improvement action is also recommended for ensuring a more accurate and consistent picture of the circumstances of death.The final approval of the National Protocol for the management of SUID cases is therefore strongly advocated in order to improve surveillance in this specific field and abolish disparities among the Italian regions.
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research