Nguyen, Luong Bang
Deceased
Luong Bang Nguyen
Demographics
31y, male
Date of death
2008-03-06
Finding date
2010-04-16
Cause of death
Subarachnoid haemorrhage due to or as a consequence of a ruptured large fusiform cerebral aneurysm with contributory factors of chronic intravenous drug use
AI-generated summary
A 31-year-old man with long-standing intravenous drug use and hepatitis C died in prison custody from a ruptured mycotic aneurysm causing subarachnoid hemorrhage. He collapsed in his cell after lock-down without prior warning signs. There was a 15-20 minute delay before medical staff were alerted, likely due to the cellmate pressing the wrong intercom button. Medical experts concluded this delay was immaterial given the extensive brain injury was unsurvivable. He had been prescribed antipsychotic medication (Seroquel) for auditory hallucinations but had poor medication compliance. The coroner found the medical care provided was appropriate and the death was not preventable, as mycotic aneurysms secondary to intravenous drug use are unpredictable and non-preventable once formed.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- chronic intravenous drug use
- mycotic aneurysm secondary to transient bacteremia
- poor medication compliance with antipsychotic therapy
- delay in activation of medical alert due to incorrect intercom button use by cellmate
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