Finding into death of Robert Easter
Deceased
Robert Easter
Demographics
63y, male
Date of death
2023-07-29
Finding date
2024-12-09
Cause of death
Aspiration pneumonitis with contributing conditions of ischaemic gut, dysphagia and cerebral palsy
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Robert Easter, 63, a man with cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, blindness and hearing impairment, died of aspiration pneumonitis following admission to hospital with a choking episode, vomiting, lethargy and abdominal distension. Imaging revealed portal venous gas suggestive of bowel ischaemia. He was not deemed suitable for surgical intervention given his medical complexity and quality of life considerations. After trial of supportive care, his condition deteriorated and he was transferred to palliative care where he died. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate clinical management or care by either his disability support provider or hospital staff. The death was from natural causes and no inquest was held.
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Contributing factors
- dysphagia secondary to cerebral palsy
- ischaemic gut
- choking episode
- medical complexity
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