Finding into death of Ellzbeth Rebecca Robins

1y · Female·Oxycodone toxicity

Ellzbeth Rebecca Robins, a 1-year-old girl, died from Oxycodone toxicity after ingesting an 80mg Oxycontin tablet on 24 February 2010. Her father took Oxycontin for arthritis, stored in a bedroom drawer. A Piroxicam tablet fell on the kitchen floor; while her mother searched for a corresponding Oxycontin tablet, she did not find it. The child likely ingested the tablet later that day, mistaking it for food (biscuit pieces were found in the loungeroom). She was found unresponsive by 8:45pm. Clinical lessons include: secure storage of potent opioids is critical in homes with young children; once removed from storage, high-risk medications require constant supervision; parents with mobility limitations managing young children need additional safety planning; and healthcare providers should reinforce medication safety counselling proactively. The coroner found no evidence of neglect by parents.