Investigation and inquest
Inquest into the death of Alaanuloluwa Joseph
Circumstances of the death
Master Alaanuloluwa Joseph died from sepsis, lung abscess and bacterial pneumonia at Great Ormond Street Hospital on the 22nd December 2015. He had been admitted to the Hillingdon Hospital during the early hours of the same day.
Coroner’s concerns
Evidence was heard that indicated that accurate monitoring and recording of fluid intake and output was not undertaken. Evidence was also heard that fluid management in sepsis is of critical importance.