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Investigation and inquest
1a. Traumatic Subdural Haematoma (Operated)
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Circumstances of the death
Name of deceased: Mrs Sandra BARNETT
Following an unwitnessed fall downstairs whilst on holiday in Grimsby, which occurred at 22:30 hrs on 16/04/2021 at a holiday let hosted by Airbnb (Holiday home at ████████). The deceased was admitted to Grimsby A&E before being transferred to Hull for a decompressive craniotomy and subsequently transferred to RPH on 05/05. Underwent further surgery at RPH. Post op transferred to Critical Care. Sedation was removed however patient did not wake. An EEG initially showed seizure activity. Treated with antiepileptics but her conscious level did not improve. Further imaging CT and MRI scan showed further evidence of haemorrhage in brainstem. A family conference resulted in the decision for EOL care and treatment was withdrawn. Patient continued to deteriorate and died. Death verified 21/05/2021 at 1857 hrs.
Coroner’s concerns
At the time of the fall did the staircase at the holiday home meet regulation standards as to width, depth, handrails and if not, has any remedial work been undertaken since.
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