Systemic failures at University Hospital Limerick led to death of Aoife Johnston, says coroner
Verdict of medical misadventure recorded for 16-year-old who died of “treatable” illness
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Verdict of medical misadventure recorded for 16-year-old who died of “treatable” illness
Consultant microbiologist said a different outcome was ‘highly likely’ if treatment was given in appropriate manner
National guidance for sepsis calls for treatment within 15 minutes
Dr Leandri Card told how she was trying to manage 191 ED patients on her own, and that she and ED nurses were “overwhelmed” on the night Aoife presented at the hospital.
Dr Leandri Card told how she was trying to manage 191 ED patients on her own, and that she and ED nurses were “overwhelmed” on the night Aoife presented at the…