Michele Duckworth
12 Feb 2021 · Coroner Sarah Murphy · Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire Coroner's Court
The coroner's concerns
1. incorrect antibiotic prescription leading to colonisation with ESBL
“The deceased was incorrectly prescribed Tazocin when she was previously colonised with ESBL. It was initially prescribed when she was on the renal ward and was continued when she was transferred to the Intensive Care Department. The antibiotic given in that context was not the antibiotic suggested in the trust guideline, and it was missed after several medical reviews.”
Responses
No published response was found on judiciary.uk.