Deceased
Paul James BRADY
Demographics
35y, male
Date of death
2020-05-15
Finding date
2023-02-28
Cause of death
multiple injuries
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Paul James Brady, aged 35, died from multiple injuries sustained after jumping from a third-floor apartment balcony on 15 May 2020. Two police officers arrived at the scene within minutes of receiving a call about a man on a ledge. While they attempted to persuade Mr Brady to sit down, he jumped within approximately four minutes. The officers initially failed to approach Mr Brady or commence CPR, reporting they went into 'shock' or 'froze'. However, two other officers arrived shortly after and began resuscitation efforts. The coroner found Mr Brady's injuries were non-survivable regardless of timing of CPR. The primary clinical lesson concerns the duty to preserve life and prompt provision of first aid in critical incidents. The case highlights the need for adequate training in managing vulnerable people in crisis, including recognition of the fight/flight/freeze physiological response.
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