The partner of a man who died after developing sepsis following a delay in diagnosing an abscess has spoken of his 'big personality' and the family's ‘devastating’ loss. Carl Wright, from Nottingham, died on October 29, 2021, at the age of 60 due to natural causes, though an inquest into his death found his chances of survival "would have improved" if the infection was found earlier.
Carl was admitted to Linden Lodge rehabilitation unit at Nottingham City Hospital in August 2021 following cardiac surgery. On October 14, 2021, blood test results suggested Carl potentially had an infection. However, no further action was taken, and around one week later, Carl began vomiting and complaining of pain.
His condition deteriorated and he was transferred to the emergency department at Queen’s Medical Centre three days later where he was reviewed and considered to be suffering from sepsis and septic shock. Carl failed to respond to antibiotics. A scan was arranged which identified an abdominal abscess, but Carl sadly passed away.
