Deceased
Nicole Jennifer Kateiva
Demographics
39y, female
Coroner
Coroner Simon McGregor
Date of death
2025-05-31
Finding date
2026-03-12
Cause of death
Respiratory failure in the setting of aspiration pneumonia in a woman with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, intellectual impairment and epilepsy
AI-generated summary
Nicole Kateiva, a 39-year-old woman with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, intellectual impairment, and epilepsy, died from respiratory failure due to aspiration pneumonia. She presented to hospital with two days of cough and shortness of breath. Despite appropriate antibiotic therapy, supplemental oxygen, and supportive care, her oxygen requirements escalated. After discussion with her parents who declined invasive ICU management, care transitioned to ward-based management with palliative care planning. Two MET calls were made for worsening hypoxia. The coroner found her care was reasonable and appropriate throughout. The CPU review identified no misdiagnosis or mistreatment. Family concerns about cannulation difficulties, staff changeover, and treatment distress were attributed to underlying pathology and hospital operations rather than clinical failures.
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