Tag: neutrophilic myocarditis
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Too late to save her: sepsis treatment delay cited in Clare woman’s death
Overview of the inquest findings A Clare woman, Leona Cusack (33), died after suffering a miscarriage and a severe sepsis infection that was not treated promptly. The Limerick Coroner’s Court found a breach in the Health Service Executive (HSE) sepsis protocols during her care at University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) and University Hospital Limerick (UHL).…
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Narrative Verdict Recorded in Clare Woman’s Death After Miscarriage and Sepsis Concerns
Overview of the Inquest and Verdict A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest into the death of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old woman from Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare. Ms Cusack died at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) on 18 February 2024, one day after a miscarriage during IVF treatment. The inquest, which spanned two days, examined…
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Clare Woman Died After Sepsis Treatment Delays in Limerick Hospitals
Overview of the case A coroner’s inquest in Limerick has determined that a breach of the Health Service Executive (HSE) sepsis protocol contributed to the death of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old woman from Co Clare. After suffering a miscarriage and presenting with signs of sepsis, Ms Cusack was not given the prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics promptly,…
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Narrative verdict in Clare woman’s death after miscarriage
Overview of the inquest and verdict A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest into the death of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old from Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare. Ms Cusack died on 18 February 2024 at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) from cardiorespiratory arrest, following a miscarriage. The two-day hearing examined the care she received after she…
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Narrative verdict recorded over death of pregnant woman at University Hospital Limerick
Narrative verdict follows inquest into Leona Cusack’s death A narrative verdict has been recorded at the inquest into the death of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old woman from Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare. Leona died at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) on 18 February 2024 from cardiorespiratory failure, a day after suffering a miscarriage during IVF pregnancy. What…