537 results for “sepsis”
2y · Male·Group A beta Haemolytic Streptococcal septicaemia (invasive Group A Streptococca…
A 2-year-7-month-old boy died of Group A Streptococcal septicaemia after three presentations to hospital over three days. Clinical staff failed to recognise the developing bacterial infection despite objective warning si…
48y · Female·Sepsis due to pulmonary and cutaneous infections, with urinary tract infection a…
A 48-year-old tetraplegic woman died from sepsis originating from a necrotic sacral pressure wound. Multiple system failures contributed: inadequate pressu…
65y · Male·staphylococcal sepsis (secondary to Staphylococcus aureus infection seeding rect…
…ent as a 'soft tissue injury'. The patient was readmitted four days later with overwhelming staphylococcal sepsis requiring surgery, and died. The Coroner found omissions at each level of the surgical team were causal fa…
0y · Female·OEIS Complex (Omphalocoele, Exstrophy of Cloaca, Imperforate Anus, Spinal Defect…
…th life—the large abdominal wall defect caused lethal fluid losses, renal failure, intestinal failure, and sepsis risk. Surgical repair was deemed impossible due to defect size, and even if feasible would not achieve con…
72y · Male·Multiple organ failure due to sepsis caused by abdominal adhesions from previous…
… initial management and that ultimate outcome (multi-organ failure from severe pancreatitis and subsequent sepsis from adhesions) would likely have occurred regardless. The case highlights importance of completing all di…
21y · Male·multi-organ failure due to septicaemia of mixed respiratory (bronchopneumonia) a…
…stric bypass surgery performed by Dr F.. He died on day 7 post-operatively from multi-organ failure due to sepsis of mixed respiratory and intra-abdominal origin. Critical issues include: inadequate pre-operative assessm…
55y · Male·Multiorgan failure and septic shock complicating parasitic gastrointestinal infe…
…ble worms and systemic signs (tachycardia, hypotension) prompted ambulance transfer. He was diagnosed with sepsis of unknown origin at hospital but deteriorated rapidly despite antibiotics. The coroner found no concerns …
68y · Male·pulmonary thromboembolism in the setting of recent surgery
…iring re-operation. A MET call at 5:30am revealed non-specific symptoms consistent with several diagnoses (sepsis, cardiac event, PE). Clinical examination, investigations and differential diagnosis approach were appropr…
7y · Female·streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis complicating retropharyngeal abscess
A 7-week-old infant died from streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis complicating retropharyngeal abscess. Three days before death, a report was made to child protection servi…
98y · Female·Sepsis due to sacral pressure ulcer complicated by osteomyelitis against a backg…
A 98-year-old woman with dementia and multiple comorbidities died from sepsis secondary to a sacral pressure ulcer that progressed to osteomyelitis while in residential aged care. The …
94y · Male·Multi-system organ failure, peritonitis, acute gangrenous cholecystitis with cho…
…morbidities (ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, dementia), died of multi-system organ failure secondary to sepsis from acute gangrenous cholecystitis. An advanced care plan documented his wish for comfort-focused care on…
86y · Male·Sepsis with septic shock, due to urinary tract infection, pyelonephritis (kidney…
An 86-year-old man died from sepsis and septic shock secondary to urinary tract infection, pyelonephritis and prostatic infection. He presente…
93y · Male·Complications following colectomy for Clostridium difficile pancolitis in the se…
… considered or investigated during several days of progressive symptoms. When he acutely deteriorated with sepsis, he was transferred back to the tertiary hospital where C. difficile pancolitis was diagnosed, requiring e…
79y · Male·Complications of peripheral vascular disease with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, atri…
John Reginald Wright, a 79-year-old remand prisoner, died from complications of peripheral vascular disease with diabetes, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy and delirium. He was transferred to Princess Alexandra Hospit…
72y · Female·acute on chronic renal failure due to sepsis and chronic left leg cellulitis
…l and remained on the floor for 24–48 hours before police welfare check found her. She was readmitted with sepsis and acute renal failure, dying days later. The coroner identified critical discharge planning failures: ab…
70y · Male·Metastatic melanoma with ischaemic heart disease as a contributing condition
… fracture and received immunotherapy, but deteriorated rapidly with fluid overload, pleural effusions, and sepsis. He was transitioned to comfort care and died 17 days after diagnosis. The coroner found the medical care …
37y · Male·Cardiac failure due to sepsis due to bilateral bronchopneumonia
Matthew Russo, a 37-year-old man, died from sepsis and cardiac failure secondary to bilateral bronchopneumonia within 18 hours of consultation with Dr M.. Th…
41y · Male·Fulminant sepsis (Klebsiella pneumoniae) with multi-organ failure complicating s…
…full blood count monitoring was not arranged effectively. The patient developed fatal bone marrow aplasia, sepsis and multi-organ failure. Key failures included: absence of written 6-MP prescribing policy; electronic tes…
21y · Female·Multiple organ failure due to undefined sepsis (toxic shock syndrome)
Amanda Dana Tauai, 21 years old, died from septic shock with multi-organ failure in March 2012 after presenting with symptoms initially consistent with viral gastroenteritis and dehydration. Initial management at remote …
10y · Male·sepsis (fusobacterium necrophorum) complicating right otitis media
Jarrad Roberts, a 10-year-old with learning disabilities and likely ADHD, died from sepsis due to untreated right otitis media caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. He had been acutely ill for 5-7 d…
AI-generated summary and tagging — may contain inaccuracies; refer to original finding for legal purposes. Report an inaccuracy.