Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
The World Health Organisations first Global Report on sepsis found that death from sepsis accounts for 20% of all deaths worldwide. Sepsis kills 11 million people each year. Here Johan Verbruggen outlines the symptoms, causes and treatment of sepsis and how we support patients and families who have suffered from sepsis infection. What is Sepsis? […]
Family settle case over death of 88-year-old man in hospital
The family of an 88-year-old man who died 13 days after he was admitted to Sligo General Hospital has settled a High Court action over his death on confidential terms.
Inquest concludes sepsis a factor in discharged woman’s death
Solicitor Roger Murray said she had an elevated temperature, abnormal blood tests, abnormal urinary tests and was in need of IV fluids at the time of her discharge.
Man died following perforation of intestine, Sligo inquest hears
The family of a man who died when his small intestine was perforated during a procedure to repair a hernia say they hope lessons can be learned from his death.