Coroner's Finding: Slabkowski,_Mary
Deceased
Mary Slabkowski
Demographics
98y, female
Date of death
2015-04-08
Finding date
2017-02-20
Cause of death
subarachnoid haemorrhage associated with closed head injury from fall
AI-generated summary
A 98-year-old woman died from a subarachnoid haemorrhage following a fall at home where she tripped on her walker. She was found 6 hours after the fall and admitted to hospital, but scans revealed non-survivable brain injury. While this was a tragic accident in an elderly, mobility-impaired patient, the case highlights the importance of fall prevention strategies in older people living at home, particularly those with mobility aids and receiving in-home care. Regular safety assessments, home modifications, and consideration of alert systems for isolated elderly patients may reduce harm from falls.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- fall at home
- tripped on walker wheel
- advanced age
- impaired mobility
- living alone
- delayed discovery of fall
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