Inquest into the death of Michael Quinn
Deceased
Michael James Quinn
Demographics
31y, male
Date of death
2020-04-01
Finding date
2022-08-17
Cause of death
sepsis due to urosepsis and pneumonia on a background of C3 incomplete tetraplegia
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Michael Quinn, a 31-year-old quadriplegic inmate, died from sepsis secondary to urosepsis and pneumonia. He had C3 incomplete tetraplegia from a self-inflicted stab wound in 2013 and was serving a 20-year sentence. An independent expert review by a urology professor found that Quinn received appropriate medical care in custody. The death was attributed to complications of long-term indwelling bladder catheterisation, a known risk factor for sepsis in spinal cord injury patients. The expert specifically commended Prince of Wales Hospital staff for excellent end-of-life care. No deficiencies in medical management were identified, and the coroner found no evidence that care by Corrective Services or Justice Health staff contributed to his death.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- long-term indwelling bladder catheter management
- neurogenic bladder secondary to spinal cord injury
- multiple comorbidities including obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea, osteoporosis
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