Finding into death of Ms H
Deceased
Ms H
Demographics
54y, female
Date of death
2020-06
Finding date
2021-10-25
Cause of death
Complications of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
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Ms H, a 54-year-old woman with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, died of natural causes from complications of her severe epilepsy whilst in supported accommodation at McCallum Disability Services. She was found unresponsive in bed on 22 June 2020, approximately 9.5 hours after last being seen well by carers. Post-mortem examination revealed no unexpected findings. She had been receiving appropriate epilepsy management with documented care plans, seizure medications at therapeutic levels, and supportive care including mobility aids and safety precautions. Her GP noted her carers were good advocates for her health needs. The death was not preventable given the progressive nature of her underlying neurological condition.
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Specialties
Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome with history of frequent seizures
- Encephalomalacia and dilated cerebral ventricles
- Increased risk of aspiration pneumonia associated with the condition
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