Coroner's Finding: MAZMANIDIS Kiriakos Jack
Deceased
Kiriakos Jack Mazmanidis
Demographics
83y, male
Date of death
2019-07-28
Finding date
2021-06-30
Cause of death
respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive lung disease
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An 83-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, suspected mesothelioma, and recurrent respiratory infections presented with type 2 respiratory failure and delirium secondary to hypoxia and lower respiratory tract infection. He was appropriately managed with non-invasive ventilation, antibiotics, and antipsychotics under a Mental Health Act order. Despite treatment, his condition deteriorated due to advanced airway disease unresponsive to non-invasive ventilation. The coroner found care was appropriate and no preventability issues. The case illustrates challenges in managing elderly patients with progressive respiratory disease, undiagnosed malignancy, and delirium in the context of mental health legislation. Early diagnostic clarification of suspected mesothelioma might have informed prognosis discussions.
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Contributing factors
- type 2 respiratory failure
- lower respiratory tract infection
- advanced airway disease unresponsive to non-invasive ventilation
- suspected mesothelioma left lung (undiagnosed)
- delirium secondary to hypoxia
- pleural effusion and pleural thickening
- patient refusal of diagnostic biopsy
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