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Croydon mother who died from sepsis was given wrong antibiotics
Aleisha Rochester's death was linked to NHS staff failing to follow antibiotic guidelines, with neglect cited and a coroner stating timely correct treatment could have saved her.
- During an inquest in December assistant coroner Sian Reeves recorded that Aleisha Rochester, 33, bank cashier from Croydon, died of sepsis contributed to by neglect after being given wrong antibiotics at St Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals.
- Following the procedure, she repeatedly sought help and attended an out‑of‑hours GP and Croydon University Hospital A&E on 13 August where she was prescribed antibiotics.
- On 13 August, she was prescribed a penicillin‑based antibiotic and given IV flucloxacillin at St Helier A&E on 14 August; subsequent antibiotics ignored St Helier Hospital's antimicrobial guidelines and microbiology was not consulted.
- On 16 August another drug was given, but she deteriorated and was admitted to intensive care on 17 August in septic shock and multiple organ failure; despite maximal support, she suffered a cardiac arrest on 19 August and could not be resuscitated.
- Dr Richard Jennings, group chief medical officer for St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, said the trust had failed Ms Rochester and outlined training, audits, and apologies while the family's lawyer called for lessons to prevent future harm.
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