Deceased
VICKI MAREE HAY
Demographics
50y, female
Coroner
Coroner Phillip Byrne
Date of death
2018-08-15
Cause of death
Aspiration pneumonia
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Vicki Maree Hay, a 50-year-old woman with severe intellectual disability residing in a group home, was admitted to Bendigo Hospital with severe vomiting following two weeks of outpatient GP treatment for lower respiratory tract infection. She aspirated, requiring intubation for airway protection. CT imaging confirmed aspiration. After initial extubation and rapid reintubation, end-of-life care was initiated following family consultation. She died from aspiration pneumonia. The coroner found that care and treatment were reasonable and appropriate. The family expressed no concerns regarding her management. This case illustrates the risks of aspiration in non-verbal patients with intellectual disability, and highlights the importance of careful airway management and family communication in end-of-life decision-making.
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