Guidelines: Investigation of Newborn Infants who suffer a Sudden & Unexpected Postnatal Collapse
Endorsed by BAPM
This document is intended to provide guidance for the appropriate investigation of infants who suffer a sudden and unexpected collapse in the first week after birth. The guideline covers investigation of both survivors and those who die. It takes account of published guidance for the investigation of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) and input from UK perinatal professionals.