County Jail Inmates Die in a Restraint Chair Continued

A 58-year-old inmate in a Georgia county jail was serving a 90-day sentence for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). He suffered a seizure two days after his arrival at the jail. A physician at the jail prescribed anti-withdrawal medication and anti-seizure medication for the man, and he was returned to his cell.

On the very next day, the men suffered another seizure. This time, he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After his health condition was stabilized, he returned to the jail. In an agitated state over the next six days, the man exhibited incoherent speech, confusion, and loss of mobility. He also suffered from hallucinations. On the 11th day of his incarceration, jailers placed the man in a restraint chair after he showed signs of delirium tremens (DTs).

Records show that the man spent 14 hours in the restraint chair. During that span of time, he was released from the chair only to eat and visit the infirmary. After he had been to the infirmary at one point, he was again strapped into the restraint chair, allegedly for his protection. Three hours later, while in the chair, he suffered a heart attack and died.

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