Patient waited eight hours for meningitis treatment

Andy Martin, a pub landlord, died after waiting eight hours for antibiotics at Salford Royal Hospital, despite arriving with three signs of meningitis. An inquest into his death revealed that even after he was diagnosed, he did not receive timely treatment. During the inquest, medical experts confirmed he should have been given antibiotics within an hour. However, Mr. Martin received them over eight hours after they were prescribed, while his condition worsened. The absence of proper sepsis management and inadequate nursing documentation were highlighted during the proceedings. Dr. John James McDonald, an intensive care consultant, expressed sorrow over the delay, admitting it likely contributed to Mr. Martin's death. Although he could not confirm that earlier treatment would have saved him, he acknowledged the chances of survival would have improved with prompt care. As the inquest continues, the family of Mr. Martin seeks answers regarding the failures in his treatment. They mourn his loss, remembering him as a devoted father and community pub owner who left behind a wife and two young daughters.