Coroner
Coroner Phillip Byrne
Date of death
2019-05-27
Finding date
2020-10-08
Cause of death
SIDS Category 2
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A neonate died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Category 2 overnight on 26-27 May 2019. The coroner found that the infant's parents provided excellent care and met all physical, emotional and developmental needs. The death occurred despite appropriate parenting and a loving family environment. SIDS Category 2 indicates sudden unexpected postnatal collapse in an infant with resuscitation attempted but unsuccessful. No clinical errors, systemic failures, or preventable factors were identified. This case highlights the tragic and unpredictable nature of SIDS despite optimal parental care and safe sleeping practices.
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And: "Throughout [Baby M's] short life, [Ms A} and her family provided [Baby M] with the very best start in life. [Baby M's} physical, emotional and developmental needs were fully met by a loving and caringfamily."
Pursuant to section 73 (1) (A) of the Coroners Act 2008 (Vic), I direct that this finding be published on the Coroners Court of Victoria website.
I direct that a copy of this finding be provided to the following: • , Senior Next of Kin; •
• Ms Leng Phang, Managing Principal Solicitor, Legal Services, DHHS; and
• tive Senior Constable Benjamin Manning, Coroner's Investigator, Victoria Police.
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