Deceased
Jon Bickley
Demographics
79y, male
Date of death
2016-08-12
Finding date
2020-01-10
Cause of death
ischaemic heart disease complicating chronic obstructive airways disease
AI-generated summary
Jon Bickley, aged 79, died of ischaemic heart disease complicating chronic obstructive airways disease while subject to an Inpatient Treatment Order at Flinders Medical Centre. He presented with acute delirium and agitation following a fall, requiring significant sedation. A MET call was made on 12 August 2016 when respiratory distress was observed. The coroner found his treatment appropriate, including fentanyl administration which was a small, appropriate dose for his age and body weight. Minor documentation ambiguity regarding resuscitation status was noted but did not affect clinical management, which aligned with his wife's advance directives for comfort care. No clinical errors or preventable factors were identified.
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