Deceased
KPLW
Demographics
7y, female
Coroner
Coroner Linton
Date of death
2013-03-29
Cause of death
respiratory failure and acute pancreatitis in a young girl with cerebral palsy, seizure disorder and chronic respiratory problems
AI-generated summary
A 7-year-old girl with severe cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and chronic respiratory problems died of respiratory failure and acute pancreatitis. She had sustained non-accidental injuries (shaken baby syndrome) at 6 weeks old and was subsequently placed in specialist foster care. Following a viral illness treated at Princess Margaret Hospital, she was discharged home but deteriorated acutely overnight with respiratory distress. Foster carers transported her to Northam Regional Hospital but she suffered respiratory arrest during transit. Prolonged resuscitation was attempted but unsuccessful. The coroner found care and supervision were of very high standard. The death resulted from pre-existing life-limiting disabilities; no clinical errors or preventable factors were identified. Foster carers demonstrated excellent clinical knowledge and decision-making.
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