Table of Contents

Foreword Bernard Knight; Preface to second edition; Preface to first edition; Part I. Introduction: 1. Sudden paediatric death - an overview; Part II. Unintentional Trauma: 2. Accidents Roger W. Byard and Stephen D. Cohle; Part III. Intentional Trauma: 3. Homicides and suicides Stephen D. Cohle and Roger W. Byard; Part IV. Natural Disease: 4. Infectious conditions; 5. Cardiac conditions; 6. Vascular Conditions; 7. Respiratory conditions; 8. Neurological conditions; 9. Hematological conditions; 10. Gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions; 11. Metabolic and endocrine conditions; 12. Miscellaneous; Part V. Conditions; Part VI. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: 13. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; Part VII. Appendices: autopsy information pamphlet; Paediatric forensic autopsy guidelines; The sudden unexplained infant death investigation report form; International standardized autopsy protocol; Autopsy checklist for possible non-accidental injury; Autopsy checklist for possible metabolic disorders; Autopsy checklist for possible sepsis; Autopsy checklist for possible poisoning; Index.

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An essential source of reference for pathologists, clinicians and lawyers dealing with sudden death.

About the Author

Professor Byard is Specialist Forensic Pathologist at the Forensic Science Centre, Adelaide; Clinical Professor, Departments of Pathology and Paediatrics, University of Adelaide; Consultant Paediatric Forensic Pathologist, Child Protection Unit, Women's & Children's Hospital, Adelaide; South Australia, Australia

Reviews

' This is an outstanding book for practitioners, pathologists, and researchers … Each chapter reads like a conference in which the pathologist holds the clues and answers questions from the clinician and other investigators from the autopsy table.' New England Journal of Medicine

'… the overall impression is of a volume based on sound scholarship and experience.' The Lancet

'I highly recommend this book as a unique and indispensable reference for all forensic pathologists.' American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

'… it is the book to turn to when faced with the investigation of a sudden death in infancy or childhood, or the interpretation of findings in these cases.' Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology

'The second edition of this book is thus a timely and welcome companion for the beleaguered pathologist … Byard has produced a comprehensive, well written, and interesting reference book. It should be essential reading for clinicians, pathologist, policemen, social workers, and lawyers involved in child abuse and protection cases. In these difficult times, Byard shows that it is possible to make commonsense and evidence-based decisions.' The Lancet

'The authors' overview of current research, in all areas, is commendable. If you want a list of relevant references, for court reports and so on, the work is done for you … I highly recommend it as reference or a training tool …'. Hospital Doctor