Coronial

6 results for EEG testing

WAhome2014-11-18

Inquest into the Death of TS (Subject to a Suppression Order)

10y · Male·Unascertained but consistent with epileptic seizure (SUDEP)

…epsy (SUDEP). With seizures since 2007, he presented to Princess Margaret Hospital in 2009 with an abnormal EEG; however, recommended follow-up investigation was not performed due to family loss to follow-up. Taken into…

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NSWhome2016-12-08

Inquest into the death of Ezekiel HOWARD

10y · Male·Unascertained - sudden and unexpected death; evidence did not allow determinatio…

…mpted investigation including ECG, MRI, and echocardiogram, but no definitive diagnosis was established. An EEG was recommended but not completed before his death. Post-mortem examination revealed subtle cardiac inflamm…

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NSWhome2011-10-19

Coroner's Finding: Lachlan Charles Cumbo

6y · Male·Drowning due to epileptic seizure while bathing

…issions between 2003-2008 across different facilities, yet epilepsy was never diagnosed and no diagnostic testing performed. The family lacked continuity of care—no regular GP and scattered hospital visits prevented pat…

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SAhospital2011-04-07

Coroner's Finding: WATKINS Maureen

56y · Female·pulmonary thromboembolism due to left calf deep vein thrombosis

A 56-year-old woman with bipolar disorder died from pulmonary thromboembolism due to left calf deep vein thrombosis while detained under the Mental Health Act in hospital. She presented with seizures and underwent wrist …

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WAhome2023-01-09

Inquest into the Death of Child F (Name Subject to Suppression Order)

3y · Male·Pneumonia and respiratory failure in association with metachromatic leukodystrop…

Child F, aged 3 years, died of pneumonia and respiratory failure complicating metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare neurodegenerative genetic disorder. He had previously suffered severe non-accidental injuries inclu…

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TAShome2017-06-26

Coroner's Finding: Johnstone, BJay

<1y · Male·Traumatic head injury

BJay Adam Johnstone, 45 days old, died from severe traumatic head injury inflicted by his father Simon Johnstone in a household environment. BJay suffered multiple episodes of violence including head trauma, rib fracture…

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