Given Oxygen Mask But Not Connected... 24-Year-Old Woman Dies in UK

Showed Suspected Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism but Waited in the Corridor
Received a Mask Not Connected to Oxygen Supply

In the United Kingdom, a coroner's inquest has revealed that a woman in her 20s who was showing symptoms of pulmonary embolism died after being given a mask in a hospital emergency room that was not connected to an oxygen supply. Testimony during the inquest also indicated that the woman remained in a hospital corridor for about an hour, rather than in a designated treatment area.

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According to The Sun and other British media on May 7 (local time), Clarissa Street, aged 24, died of pulmonary embolism at Royal Oldham Hospital in the UK on August 14, 2024. Recently, Rochdale Coroner's Court held an inquest to examine the circumstances of her death.

According to the inquest, Street was transported to the hospital by paramedics, who reportedly told hospital staff that “she appears to be having a panic attack.”

Given an Oxygen Mask, But 'Not Connected'... Waited an Hour in the Corridor

On the day of her death, nurse Michelle Neil, who was in charge of triage in the emergency room, requested tests for Street and provided her with an oxygen mask. However, it was found that this mask was not connected to an oxygen supply device. Neil testified in court that she “did not know” why she had given an unconnected mask and acknowledged that it was not proper procedure.

Neil judged that the mask could help regulate Street's breathing and then handed her over to the senior nurse. Neil also told the senior nurse that Street needed a separate treatment area, but records show that Street remained in the hospital corridor for about an hour.

It appears that the fact that Street was young and able to communicate with the medical staff influenced this decision. Neil stated in court, “At the time, Street was talking to me and could speak in full sentences.”

Medical staff reportedly planned to reassess Street and send her to the urgent care center. However, before this could happen, her condition worsened. Street was subsequently transferred to a facility capable of providing a higher level of care, but she ultimately died in the early hours of the morning.

History of Pulmonary Embolism as Well... "Cannot Conclude Direct Link"

The inquest cited pulmonary embolism as the cause of Street's death and also mentioned fatty liver disease as a contributing factor. She had previously experienced pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis in 2017 and had taken blood thinners several times thereafter.

However, the inquest found that after her first pulmonary embolism in 2017, no further hematology consultations or additional tests were performed, but under national guidelines at the time, such measures were not deemed strictly necessary. In addition, the pulmonary embolism that occurred in 2024 was considered an unprovoked case, and the inquest concluded that it could not definitively be linked to her 2017 medical history.

Meanwhile, Street was reportedly an outstanding student who graduated from the University of Manchester's Department of Sociology and received the Dean's Award for her thesis. Following her death, the University of Manchester's Faculty of Social Sciences posted a memorial message, stating, “Clarissa Street was a talented and dedicated student. We will always remember her excellence, kindness, and warm heart.”

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