Why did Tammy Mackenzie die?

Tammy Mackenzie died from multiple organ failure and a strangulated small intestine, with the inquest citing missed opportunities to diagnose a small bowel obstruction earlier.

What was the cause of the stillbirth of Khloe?

While not directly stated as the cause of stillbirth, the inquest indicated that a delay in diagnosing Tammy's small bowel obstruction reduced the chances of survival for both mother and daughter.

What role did the MRI scan play in the tragedy?

The MRI scan was recommended late and performed four days after the recommendation, by which time Tammy's condition had severely worsened, impacting the survival chances for both her and her unborn daughter.

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Late MRI Costs Mom, Baby Their Lives

28 Jan

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Summary

Tammy Mackenzie died after a delayed MRI scan.
Her daughter, Khloe, was stillborn due to the delay.
The inquest cited 'missed opportunities' for diagnosis.

Tammy Mackenzie, aged 41, passed away at Heartlands Hospital in August 2023, just days after her daughter, Khloe, was stillborn. An inquest into Tammy's death determined that critical delays in diagnosis likely led to the tragic outcome for both mother and child.

Mackenzie had been admitted to the hospital multiple times since May 2023, experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting. A recommendation for an MRI scan was made on July 26, but it was not carried out until July 30. This scan revealed a severe small bowel obstruction.

Despite treatment, Tammy's condition deteriorated, leading to emergency abdominal surgery at 28 weeks pregnant. Following the surgery and an emergency C-section for her daughter, Tammy's health continued to decline. She passed away on August 6, with her cause of death attributed to multiple organ failure and a strangulated small intestine.