Coroner's Finding: BOOGAR Kumana

42y · Male·sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)

A 42-year-old Aboriginal man with longstanding epilepsy, double-leg amputation, and alcohol abuse history died at home from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). He was under Guardianship and Administration Act orders and receiving 24-hour care from trained carers. During a seizure, a carer appropriately managed the event and monitored breathing. However, shortly after the seizure resolved, the patient was found not breathing. The coroner found the care provided was proper and suitable. SUDEP remains a significant risk in epilepsy despite appropriate seizure management and supervision. Carers should be trained to recognize post-seizure complications and consider emergency escalation if any change occurs after seizure cessation.