Finding into death of David Liam Goold
Deceased
David Liam Goold
Demographics
22y, male
Date of death
2013-09-29
Finding date
2014-11-24
Cause of death
ischaemic bowel
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David Goold, aged 22 years with spastic quadriplegia and cerebral palsy, was a Department of Human Services client in supported accommodation. On 28 September 2013, care facility staff recognised acute illness and he was transported to Northern Hospital. He presented with acute abdominal symptoms requiring urgent investigation. Surgery revealed extensive non-viable ischaemic bowel affecting small and large bowel. He was admitted to ICU for palliative care and died within hours. The coroner found his management both in DHS care and at the hospital was within reasonable health care practice parameters. The underlying cause of mesenteric ischaemia could not be determined as the family declined autopsy. No clinical errors or preventable failures were identified.
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