What is sids/suid?
In the last several years, the terms connoting sudden infant death have become confusing, not only for parents, but also to professionals and researchers.
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SUID
Sudden Unexpected infant death
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in an attempt to clarify the issue, suggested that SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) be used as a broad term that encompasses all sudden infant deaths. This would include SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), accidental deaths (such as suffocation and strangulation), sudden natural deaths (such as those caused from infections, cardiac or metabolic disorders, and neurological conditions), and homicides.
Sids
sudden infant death syndrome
According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (HiCHD) "SIDS" is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigation. This investigation can include an autopsy, a review of the death scene, and complete family and medical histories."
LEading the way
Robert’s Program at Boston Children's Hospital is a clinical service offered to families who have lost a child suddenly and unexpectedly, without apparent cause. Our efforts help a family understand the reasons for their child’s death, while supporting them through a very difficult time. Our interdisciplinary team uses the most current medical knowledge and methods to find answers for bereaved families while being leaders in research and discovery.
Research mission
To perform state-of-the-art research into sudden unexpected death in pediatrics to understand fatal underlying vulnerabilities in children and prevent them. Our research extends to:
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SIDS- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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SUID - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
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SUDC - Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood
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SUDEP - Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy
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“Unexplained” SCDY - Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young
