Madeline Reding
21 Jul 2025 · Coroner Graeme Irvine · East London
The coroner's concerns
1. delayed and disorganised staff response
“staff responses to the developing emergency were delayed and disorganised”
2. prompt emergency alarm not sounded
“An emergency alarm was not sounded promptly”
3. A999 call not made immediately
“A999 call was not made immediately on discovering Mrs [name redacted] was unresponsive”
4. misunderstanding of DNR applicability
“resuscitation was not commenced by a registered nurse as she did not appreciate that a "Do not attempt cardio-pulmonary resuscitation order" would not apply to the patient in the event that the cardiac arrest was due to a reversible cause, such as choking”
5. ineffective first aid administered
“First aid that was administered was ineffective”