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Man who drank excessive amount of water after hospital procedure died from water intoxication, court hears

Family of Sean O’Donnell (59) settle High Court action over his death at St Vincent’s University Hospital



Sean O'Donnell, 59, died of water intoxication at St Vincent's University Hospital after being advised to drink excessive amounts of water following a routine procedure. His family settled a High Court action over his death, which resulted from cerebral oedema, seizures, and cardiac arrest. The coroner returned a verdict of medical misadventure and recommended mandatory training on low sodium and water intake/output.

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