Coroner's Finding: Collis, Mary
Deceased
Mary Collis
Demographics
73y, female
Date of death
2020-06-15
Finding date
2022-03-18
Cause of death
pulmonary embolus
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Mary Collis, a 73-year-old woman with bipolar disorder and type 2 diabetes, died from pulmonary embolus whilst an inpatient at Launceston General Hospital on 15 June 2020. She was admitted after becoming unconscious at home, found to be in hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) exacerbated by urosepsis, precipitated by cessation of diabetic medications and excess sugared drink intake. Despite intensive care management including intubation, ventilation, and haemodialysis, she showed minimal improvement in consciousness. Electroconvulsive therapy was administered for suspected depression with catatonia. The coroner found her medical care, supervision, and treatment whilst subject to Mental Health Act orders at the hospital was of good standard. The independent medical consultant found her complex case was well managed and ECT was a reasonable treatment option. No recommendations were made.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state
- urosepsis
- acute kidney injury
- cessation of diabetic medications
- large intake of sugared drinks
- critical illness myopathy
- acute renal papillary necrosis
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