Deceased
Richard Mark Ray
Demographics
49y, male
Coroner
Coroner Simon McGregor
Date of death
2019-03-29
Finding date
2020-05-12
Cause of death
Complications of Influenza A infection
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Richard Mark Ray, a 49-year-old prisoner, died from complications of Influenza A infection after deteriorating rapidly from initial viral symptoms. He presented on 18 March 2019 with fever, body aches and cough, treated symptomatically in custody. By 22 March, despite fever of 39.5°C, he remained in prison receiving paracetamol and ibuprofen. On the evening of 22 March, he developed respiratory distress and haemoptysis, requiring emergency transfer to hospital. He deteriorated to respiratory failure requiring intubation and ECMO support but died on 29 March. The coroner found custodial and health care management met required standards. Earlier hospital admission when symptoms escalated on 22 March evening, or closer monitoring of deteriorating respiratory status, might have changed outcomes, though Influenza A with pulmonary emphysema carries poor prognosis.
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