SUIDI Reporting Form

Learn more about the Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Reporting Form (SUIDIRF), including its importance, the information it collects, and how to use the form.

In 1996, CDC released the original SUIDIRF. In 2006, CDC released a revised SUIDIRF.

• Standardizes data collection that may improve classification of sleep-related infant deaths. 
• Assists in determining accurate cause of death by strengthening information about the circumstances of the death available before autopsy. 
• Guides investigators through the steps involved in an investigation. 
• Allows investigators to document their findings easily and consistently. 
• Produces information that researchers can use to recognize new threats and risk factors for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

• Investigation data.
• Witness interview.
• Infant’s medical history.
• Infant’s dietary history.
• Pregnancy history.
• Incident scene investigation.
• Investigation summary.
• Investigation diagrams.
• Summary for pathologist.

Fillable SUIDI Reporting Form [PDF - 894 KB]
How to Use the SUIDI Reporting Form [PDF - 226 KB]

If you have any questions or comments about the reporting form, please e-mail us at cdcinfo@cdc.gov.

While the additional investigative forms can be used in addition to the SUIDIRF to collect important investigative information, collecting this information before autopsy is not essential.

• SUIDI Additional Investigative Forms [PDF - 485 KB]