In news in a state outside of Texas, a county coroner ruled an inmate’s death at a county jail a homicide. The 28-year-old inmate died of sepsis and multiple organ system failure as a result of gross medical neglect. The manner of death is listed as homicide. The county sheriff is conducting an internal investigation, and the state’s law enforcement division is looking into the criminal aspect of the medical examiners’ findings.

The sheriff expressed confidence in the medical treatment that was provided. All the inmate’s needs were documented. However, the county started the process to find a different healthcare provider.

Witnesses say that the worsening medical condition of the inmate was evident, but the jail staff failed to take appropriate measures. The inmate reported that on his fourth day at the jail, he asked for his prescriptions but records show that no actions were taken.

When a person is dying of sepsis, the pain can be severe. Many survivors of sepsis say that they never felt as much pain as they did with that illness.

When someone’s immune system response to an infection is dramatic, sepsis occurs. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, confusion, a rapid heart rate, and a high fever. Sepsis is a medical emergency. It’s important to pay attention to symptoms so that a person can get the care they need right away.

Learn about another tragic case of sepsis in this continuing series.

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–Guest Contributor