Inquest into the death of Ricardo Damien Arquero
Deceased
Ricardo Damien Arquero
Demographics
40y, male
Date of death
2019-08-19
Finding date
2022-02-18
Cause of death
Bronchial Asthma
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Ricardo Arquero, a 40-year-old man serving a prison sentence, died from acute bronchial asthma at Glen Innes Correctional Centre on 19 August 2019. He had a documented history of asthma since childhood and was provided with appropriate medications (Ventolin inhaler and Seretide preventative) upon entry to custody. He had a previous episode of breathing difficulty in May 2019 treated appropriately. He collapsed while on the toilet and despite immediate CPR by officers and paramedics, could not be revived. The coroner found no evidence that any action by Corrective Services or Justice Health could have altered the outcome or that medical care was deficient. His asthma was documented at reception screening and subsequent consultations. The death was deemed natural and unavoidable.
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