Finding into death of Sushant Padhye
Deceased
Sushant Padhye
Demographics
56y, male
Date of death
2023-10-02
Finding date
2026-01-13
Cause of death
Recurrent aspiration pneumonia in a man with congenital disability and cognitive impairment
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A 56-year-old man with congenital microcephaly, intellectual disability, dysphagia and recurrent aspiration pneumonia died from aspiration pneumonia whilst receiving palliative care in hospital. He had multiple episodes of aspiration pneumonia in the months preceding death. The coroner found the care provided was appropriate, including the clinical decision to transition to palliative management given his underlying congenital disability and recurrent infections despite treatment. The case highlights the challenges of managing aspiration risk in patients with severe dysphagia and congenital disability, though no specific clinical failings were identified. The death was from natural causes.
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Contributing factors
- Recurrent aspiration pneumonia
- Dysphagia
- Congenital microcephaly and intellectual disability
- Non-verbal and non-ambulant status requiring full care support
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