Finding into death of Kevin Arthur Stanton
Deceased
Kevin Arthur Stanton
Demographics
76y, male
Date of death
2024-05-02
Finding date
2024-08-02
Cause of death
Urosepsis in a man with spastic quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and chronic kidney disease
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Kevin Arthur Stanton, a 76-year-old man with spastic quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and chronic kidney disease living in supported disability accommodation, died from urosepsis. He was admitted to Austin Hospital on 14 May 2024 (note: there is a discrepancy in the finding—the death date is listed as 2 May 2024 but admission is stated as 14 May 2024) with poor oral intake and severe hyponatraemia presumed secondary to urinary tract infection. He received intravenous antibiotics and fluids, but his condition deteriorated. The coroner found no evidence of preventable factors or clinical mismanagement. The case highlights the vulnerability of individuals with multiple comorbidities and complex care needs in residential settings, and the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of infections in this population.
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Contributing factors
- urinary tract infection
- chronic kidney disease
- severe hyponatraemia
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