Finding into death of Silvio Rolfo
Deceased
Silvio Rolfo
Demographics
55y, male
Date of death
2023-07-13
Finding date
2024-09-23
Cause of death
Sudden and unexpected death in epilepsy
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Silvio Rolfo, a 55-year-old man with lifelong intellectual disability, autism, and longstanding infrequent epilepsy, died from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) at his supported living residence. He was found on the floor beside his bed on the morning of 13 July 2023, having likely fallen during a nocturnal seizure. His epilepsy was managed by a neurologist with annual reviews; his last review in July 2022 noted slight increase in seizure frequency but medication was deemed appropriate. The coroner found his care and treatment were appropriate and death resulted from natural causes. No clinical intervention failures were identified. This case illustrates the unpredictable nature of SUDEP even in well-managed epilepsy, and the importance of seizure safety measures in residential care settings for vulnerable populations.
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Contributing factors
- Nocturnal seizure activity
- Fall from bed during seizure
- Longstanding epilepsy with mesial temporal sclerosis
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