Finding into death of Ralph Graeme Keat
Deceased
Ralph Graeme Keat
Demographics
64y, male
Date of death
2010-04-14
Finding date
2011-05-17
Cause of death
Unascertained natural causes, possibly cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic disturbance or seizure
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Ralph Graeme Keat, a 64-year-old man with frontal lobe dementia, depression, and hypertension, was admitted as an involuntary patient to Kingston Centre mental health unit on 12 April 2010 for management of worsening dementia and possible psychoses. His clinical presentation included bizarre behaviour, withdrawal, possible hallucinations, and insomnia. Admission vitals and blood tests were normal. On 14 April 2010, after hourly nursing observations, Mr Keat was found unresponsive in the bathroom, slumped over the sink. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted but unsuccessful. The forensic pathologist performing post-mortem examination could not ascertain a specific cause of death. Toxicological analysis showed only therapeutic levels of his regular medications (carbamazepine and temazepam). The coroner concluded the death was from unascertained causes most likely related to natural causes, possibly cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic disturbance, or seizure. No issues with medical management were identified.
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Contributing factors
- Frontal lobe dementia
- Depression
- Hypertension
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