Deceased
KERRAN LYN HILLS
Demographics
56y, female
Date of death
2015-05-18
Finding date
2015-11-25
Cause of death
aspiration pneumonia complicating seizure in a woman with trisomy 21 and Alzheimer's disease
AI-generated summary
A 56-year-old woman with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease died from aspiration pneumonia following a seizure while being transferred by sling from bath to bed in her disability care facility. She was transferred to hospital where imaging confirmed chest infection. The treating team determined recovery unlikely and comfort care was initiated. Autopsy confirmed bronchopneumonia from aspiration. The coroner found the care provided at the facility was appropriate. Clinical lessons include recognising seizure risk in patients with dementia and Down syndrome, ensuring safe patient handling during transfers, and appropriate end-of-life decision-making in consultation with family.
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Clinical conditions
Procedures
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