Finding into death of Jamie Alan White
Deceased
Jamie Alan White
Demographics
44y, male
Date of death
2008-06-15
Finding date
2010-04-19
Cause of death
Pneumonia and possible large left cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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Jamie Alan White, 44, died on 15 June 2008 at a residential care facility in Coburg, Victoria. He had complex medical history including neurofibromatosis, paraplegia (C5/C6), depression, deep vein thrombosis, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory issues. Prescribed medications included oxycodone, mirtazapine, and warfarin. On 12 June he was treated for urinary tract infection at Austin Hospital. Staff found him unresponsive in bed on 15 June morning and resuscitation was unsuccessful. No autopsy was performed. Forensic pathologist review of CT scans and medical records determined death was from pneumonia and possible large left cerebrovascular accident (stroke). The case highlights vulnerability of complex disabled patients with respiratory compromise to serious infections and vascular events.
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Contributing factors
- neurofibromatosis
- paraplegia
- depression
- deep vein thrombosis
- sleep apnea
- respiratory compromise
- urinary tract infection
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