Tag: Sepsis
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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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Too late to save her: Sepsis treatment delay cited inquest into Clare woman’s death
Overview A Clare woman’s death following a suspected sepsis infection, two hospital presentations, and a delayed broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment has been formally acknowledged as a breach of the Health Service Executive (HSE) sepsis protocol. The Limerick Coroner’s Court delivered a narrative verdict after hearing that delays and a narrower initial antibiotic choice likely worsened her…
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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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Family haunted by preventable death after miscarriage and suspected sepsis delays
Overview of the case A coroner’s court in Limerick has heard that a woman’s death, occurring the day after a miscarriage, may have been preventable if sepsis treatment had been administered more promptly. Leona Cusack, 33, from Ballycasey in County Clare, died at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) on February 18, 2024, after the ambulance transfer…
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Family Haunted by Fear Sepsis Delays Contributed to Woman’s Death After Miscarriage, Inquest Hears
Overview of the inquest findings The family of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old woman from Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare, say they are haunted by the belief that her death could have been prevented if sepsis treatment had been administered more swiftly. Ms. Cusack died on February 18, 2024, at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) after being transferred…
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Sepsis treatment delays could have prevented death in Ireland, coroner hears
Ireland hears that sepsis treatment delays may have cost a life An inquest in Limerick has heard that delays in administering sepsis treatment after a miscarriage may have contributed to the death of 33-year-old Leona Cusack. The coroner’s court was told that sepsis and cardiac issues were evident, but timely antibiotics were not given, potentially…
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Feeling sick and antibiotics not working? WHO warns of quickly spiraling antibiotic resistance and how to check
The global alarm: antibiotic resistance is rising fast Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle medicines, are losing some of their power. A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that between 2018 and 2023, resistance rose in more than 40% of monitored bacteria-antibiotic combinations. In practical terms, infections that were easy to treat are becoming stubborn,…
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Local Sepsis Awareness Call: Trust Your Instincts to Save Lives
Sepsis Awareness Initiative Urges Public to Trust Their Instincts A regional push for sepsis awareness is highlighting the vital importance of early recognition and prompt medical action. A spokesperson from North East Sepsis Awareness recently shared a deeply personal account to illustrate how quickly sepsis can escalate from a routine illness to a life-threatening emergency.…
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Trust Your Instincts: Local Call to Action After Teen’s Sepsis Battle Sparks Documentary
Public Urged to Recognize Sepsis Signs After Teen’s Narrow Escape A North East Sepsis awareness spokesperson is calling on the public to trust their instincts when symptoms don’t add up. The plea follows a frightening ordeal for Sophie, a 17-year-old who nearly lost her life to sepsis after what began as a presumed kidney infection.…
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Public Urged to Trust Instincts on Sepsis After Teen Daughter’s Narrow Escape
Sepsis Awareness: A Mother’s Call to Trust Your Instincts A spokesperson from North East Sepsis awareness is calling on the public to trust their instincts when illness strikes, after her teenage daughter narrowly survived sepsis. The personal story underscores how quickly a seemingly common infection can escalate into a life-threatening condition if not treated promptly.…