Deceased
Luana Janiece Ross
Demographics
61y, female
Coroner
State Coroner Judge John Cain
Date of death
2022-11-02
Finding date
2024-12-09
Cause of death
Alzheimer's Dementia and epilepsy in the setting of Down syndrome, hypothyroidism, knee osteoarthritis and recurrent urinary tract infection
AI-generated summary
Luana Janiece Ross, a 61-year-old woman with Down syndrome, Alzheimer's dementia, and epilepsy, collapsed at home while being assisted with her morning routine and died shortly after. Paramedics responded promptly and initiated CPR, which was ceased following discussion with her family. The medical cause of death was Alzheimer's dementia and epilepsy in the setting of Down syndrome, hypothyroidism, knee osteoarthritis, and recurrent urinary tract infection. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate clinical management or care by the Specialist Disability Accommodation provider or Ambulance Victoria paramedics that contributed to her death. The death resulted from natural causes.
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