Finding into death of Peter A Keating
Deceased
Peter Keating
Demographics
37y, male
Date of death
2022-12-18
Finding date
2024-12-09
Cause of death
Pseudomonas pneumonia
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Peter Keating, a 37-year-old man with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability living in supported accommodation, died from pseudomonas pneumonia following a month-long hospitalisation. He was admitted in November 2022 with a febrile illness related to PEG tube issues and received antibiotic therapy for multiple infections. Despite treatment, he developed antibiotic resistance and his condition deteriorated. The coroner found no clinical management or care failures by either the disability support provider or hospital staff contributed to his death. This case highlights that vulnerable individuals with complex chronic conditions and recurrent infections face significant health risks despite appropriate supportive care and medical management. The investigation emphasises the importance of quality oversight of disability accommodation settings and timely medical responses to acute illness in this population.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- cerebral palsy
- cognitive impairment
- chronic respiratory infections
- PEG tube complications
- antibiotic resistance
- long-term vulnerability to infection
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