Coronial

10 results for accidental asphyxiation

NSWPodcast2021-03-05

Inquest into the death of Nathan Macri

37y · Male·Combined effects of positional asphyxiation and multiple injuries

Nathan Macri, aged 37, died at Sydenham railway station after intoxication led to accidental collision with an incoming train at 11:06 pm. He became wedged between the train and platform, suffering…

NThome2024

Inquest into the death of Toddler K

1y · Male·Accidental hanging (entrapment in looped window blind cord)

A 19-month-old toddler died from accidental asphyxiation after becoming entrapped in a looped window blind cord in the parents' bedroom. The child, …

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VIChome

Finding into death of Aaron James McDonald

22y · Male·Asphyxia from recreational use of nitrous oxide

… over months. No one close to him was aware of his practice. Clinically, this illustrates the danger of asphyxiation when recreational nitrous oxide use occurs in isolation without monitoring. The death was entirely prev…

forensic medicinenitrous oxide
WAhospital2010-01

Inquest into the Death of West

8y · Male·Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy resulting from asphyxiation due to co-sleeping …

Nathaniel West, an 8-day-old Aboriginal newborn, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following accidental asphyxiation due to co-sleeping (bed-sharing) with his mother at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital on 4 May 2…

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NThome2011-05-13

Inquest into the death of Marlon Aidan Clancy

8y · Male·accidental suffocation (mechanism unknown)

An eight-week-old Aboriginal male infant died from accidental suffocation in circumstances of co-sleeping with his heavily intoxicated mother, young sister, and an ad…

paediatricspathologycommunicationalcohol
QLDhome2021-02-17

T, an eight week old infant - Non-inquest findings

0y · Male·Sudden infant death syndrome category II (SIDS) - accidental asphyxiation due to…

An 8-week-old infant died from SIDS category II, likely due to accidental asphyxiation when the mother fell asleep and slumped forward over him. The infant was born to a mother w…

neonatologypaediatricssystemcommunicationheroin
SAhome2000-10-20

Coroner's Finding: ALSFORD Brayden John

1y · Male·neck compression due to hanging from curtain cord

… fallen behind the curtain. Death occurred within minutes and was not preventable given the rapidity of asphyxiation in infants. However, the case highlights a well-recognised hazard to toddlers. The coroner emphasised t…

forensic medicinepaediatrics
SAhome2008-06-25

Coroner's Finding: Baby Safe Sleeping Practices

Zara Schupelius: suffocation; Callum Smith: undetermined; Jake Hackett: suffocat…

… and heavy bedding. Key clinical lessons: safe sleeping environments are critical for preventing infant asphyxiation; firm mattresses, back sleeping position, minimal bedding, and individual cots are essential; unsafe sl…

forensic medicinepaediatricssystemcommunication
NSWhome2025-08-08

Inquest into the death of Jacob

0y · Male·Non-accidental infliction of significant force to the head/face and gum region, …

…Futures. Jacob died 11 days before case closure from inflicted injury to his gum region, either causing asphyxiation or traumatic brain injury. Critical failures included: failure to act on expert medical advice; inadequ…

paediatricsforensic medicinediagnosticsystemmethamphetamine
NThome2026-04-30

Inquest into the death of Baby S, Baby K, Baby B - (Co Sleeping)

Sudden Unexplained Death of an Infant (SUDI) in an unsafe sleeping environment; …

Three Aboriginal infants died in unsafe co-sleeping environments in the Northern Territory. Baby K (3 months), Baby B (2 months), and Baby S (5 weeks) all died from sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) associated wi…

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