Finding into death of Anthony Dzaja
Deceased
Anthony Dzaja
Demographics
44y, male
Date of death
2023-12-04
Finding date
2025-04-30
Cause of death
Complications following seizure on a background of acquired epilepsy; acquired brain injury secondary to head injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident
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Anthony Dzaja, aged 44, died from complications of seizures secondary to acquired brain injury sustained in a 1997 motor vehicle accident. He had progressively deteriorated over several years with worsening epilepsy, cognitive decline, and mobility loss, requiring increasing levels of care. In his final admission, Anthony developed aspiration pneumonia following a seizure and was transitioned to comfort care measures. The coroner found his death was a predictable progression of his long-term medical conditions and identified no preventable factors. Anthony received high-quality, multidisciplinary care from his disability support provider, community palliative care team, hospital clinicians, and allied health professionals. The coroner commended the comprehensive care provided and noted no opportunities for prevention.
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Contributing factors
- Long-standing epilepsy secondary to acquired brain injury
- Progressive neurological deterioration
- Aspiration pneumonia following seizure
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
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