An Illinois teenager died suddenly after becoming unresponsive during a routine dental procedure.
Sophie Farmer, 17, was undergoing a wisdom tooth extraction at Northern Lakes Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center in Grayslake, about 50 miles outside of Chicago, when she passed out on July 21.
said Grayslake Fire Chief Dan Pierre People the 911 caller reported a person in cardiac arrest.
When paramedics arrived, Framer’s heart had stopped beating and she was not breathing.
The dentist’s office had started an IV and paramedics were performing CPR and intubation, according to Pierre.
While in the ambulance, Farmer regained a pulse and started breathing again, but did not regain consciousness.
He was taken to Advocate Children’s Hospital, where he died three days later on July 24. Lake & McHenry County Scanner was mentioned.
After a three-month investigation, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that she died of complications from a rare genetic disorder, ARID1B.
Sophie Farmer (pictured), 17, died unexpectedly after falling unconscious during a routine dental procedure
After a three-month investigation, the medical examiner’s office determined that Farmer (pictured with her father) died of complications from a rare genetic disorder, ARID1B
Her death was reported as “natural”, with the cause listed as “complications of surgical tooth extraction under sedation with ARID1B gene mutation and multiple neurological abnormalities as contributing factors”.
ARID1B is a rare genetic disorder that causes significant developmental delays and disabilities, according to ARID1B Research Foundation.
“Children and adults with ARID1B-RD typically have varying degrees of intellectual disability and may also have autistic features, seizures, delayed or (almost) absent speech, as well as everyday impairments and motor disabilities,” the foundation said.
“The disorder is probably underdiagnosed because of its varied manifestations and the lack of availability of genetic diagnostic tests.”
Pierre called her death a “sad end to the life of a 17-year-old girl,” adding that paramedics were not told of any birth defects and that the department’s case file “doesn’t show that it was reported.”
Farmer’s family described her as a “beloved daughter” who was passionate about the outdoors, animals and her faith.
“From the moment she came into our lives, Sophie filled our hearts with countless love and laughter. her obituaries he said.
“She loved boating, camping and never met a dog she didn’t want to hold. Above all, Sophie loved the Lord.
Farmer’s family said she “filled our hearts with endless love and laughter” and enjoyed boating and camping
She was undergoing a wisdom tooth extraction at Northern Lakes Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center (pictured) on July 21 when her heart stopped beating
“She was active in her youth and enjoyed singing in the worship group. She had a tender heart for others and you would often find her praying for her friends.”
Farmer is survived by her parents, grandparents, brother and sister. Her funeral took place on August 2.
