Deceased
John Francis Eugene Davis
Demographics
88y, male
Date of death
2015-03-17
Finding date
2017-12-12
Cause of death
pulmonary thromboembolism complicating ischaemic and hypertensive heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
AI-generated summary
An 88-year-old man with dementia, detained under guardianship orders at a nursing home, died of pulmonary thromboembolism complicating cardiac and respiratory disease. On the day of death, he was found confused and breathless, given inhalers, and developed tachycardia with atrial fibrillation. The GP attended, noted concerning signs including peripheral cyanosis, and arranged follow-up review. He deteriorated acutely and died shortly after. The coroner found his detention lawful and his nursing home care appropriate. The death resulted from natural causes unrelated to his detention status. No clinical errors or preventable factors were identified.
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