Finding into death of Wayne Thomas Jamieson
Deceased
Wayne Thomas Jamieson
Demographics
56y, male
Date of death
2023-10-14
Finding date
2024-01-25
Cause of death
Aspiration pneumonia, complicated by myocardial infarction and right heart failure
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Wayne Thomas Jamieson, a 56-year-old man with profound intellectual disability and Osteogerma Dysblastica, died from aspiration pneumonia complicated by myocardial infarction and right heart failure. He was admitted to hospital on 1 October 2023 with difficulty swallowing and suspected aspiration pneumonia. Despite antibiotics, dietician input, and nursing support, his condition deteriorated. He developed electrolyte abnormalities, hypoglycaemia, and fluid overload requiring multiple MET calls. On 10 October, a transition to palliative care was made. The coroner found no concerns regarding the quality of care provided and concluded the death was from natural causes. The case highlights challenges in managing aspiration risk in patients with severe intellectual disability and dysphagia.
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Contributing factors
- Osteogerma Dysblastica
- intellectual disability
- difficulty swallowing
- declining cognitive ability
- electrolyte abnormalities
- hypoglycaemia
- fluid overload
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