Deceased
Anthony Laurence Parisi
Demographics
39y, male
Coroner
Coroner Simon McGregor
Date of death
2025-03-09
Finding date
2026-03-04
Cause of death
Multidrug toxicity (GHB, methylamphetamine, ketamine) in a setting of restraint and moderate coronary artery atherosclerosis
AI-generated summary
Anthony Parisi, 39, died from multidrug toxicity (GHB, methamphetamine, ketamine) in a setting of police restraint and moderate coronary artery atherosclerosis. He consumed large quantities of GHB and methamphetamine on 8 March 2025, presented with acute behavioural disturbance requiring police care and control under mental health legislation. Paramedics appropriately administered ketamine sedation following clinical guidelines, but shortly after, Anthony developed respiratory arrest and cardiac dysrhythmias requiring prolonged resuscitation. The coroner found police restraint was lawful, proportionate and reasonable; paramedics followed appropriate clinical protocols; and no actionable prevention opportunities were identified as Anthony repeatedly declined drug treatment despite multiple hospitalisations.
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