23 results for “acute severe behavioural disturbance”
78y · Male·general inanition on a background of end-stage dementia
…rom end-stage dementia whilst under involuntary psychiatric detention. He had advanced mixed dementia with severe behavioural disturbance and aggression requiring multiple hospitalisations. His condition progressively de…
29y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest of undetermined cause
… multiple comorbidities (Turner syndrome, type 1 diabetes, end-stage renal disease) presented to the ED in acute behavioural disturbance, requiring physical and chemical restraint. She received 5mg droperidol IM for sed…
84y · Male·malnutrition in conjunction with heart, liver and kidney failure
An 84-year-old man with severe dilated cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, chronic renal failure, and behavioural disturbance was admitt…
33y · Male·cardiorespiratory arrest during restraint, involving a predisposition to cardiac…
…ar-old Indigenous man died following police restraint and inappropriate midazolam administration during an acute drug-induced behavioural disturbance. Mr Coolwell sustained injuries while in acute methamphetamine-induce…
45y · Male·Blood loss due to multiple self-inflicted incised injuries
…mental health issues, chronic pain, and substance use disorder (methamphetamine), presented to police in a severely agitated state following self-harm with a broken bottle. Police attended to apprehend him under Mental H…
79y · Male·myocardial infarction
…ch 2019 with rapid atrial fibrillation, managed medically rather than invasively given his dementia and behavioural disturbance. The coroner found care appropriate throughout both admissions. The case illustrates challe…
89y · Female·acute renal failure with severe electrolyte disturbance due to sigmoid volvulus …
An 89-year-old woman with severe vascular dementia died from acute renal failure due to sigmoid volvulus while detained under the Mental He…
33y · Male·methylamphetamine toxicity; antecedent causes being the physiological effects of…
…-year-old man with methamphetamine addiction and possible schizophrenia attended the ED seeking help while acutely intoxicated, psychotic and sleep-deprived. After initially agreeing to medication, he attempted to leave…
62y · Female·general inanition on a background of end-stage dementia
…e Alzheimer's dementia whilst subject to a Mental Health Act Inpatient Treatment Order. She presented with severe behavioural disturbance, agitation, and refusal of oral intake. Her care at both Flinders Medical Centre a…
30y · Male·Acute Cardiac Dysrhythmia of Uncertain Aetiology
…vanni Mario Franco, a 30-year-old man with schizophrenia, died on 10 March 1998 at Graylands Hospital from acute cardiac dysrhythmia of uncertain aetiology. During his final admission in February 1998, he developed seve…
92y · Female·decompensated congestive cardiac failure secondary to haemophilus influenzae low…
…espiratory tract infection. She was admitted to psychiatric care under an Inpatient Treatment Order due to severe dementia-related behavioural disturbance and medication non-compliance. The coroner found her detention an…
55y · Male·positional asphyxia, with sedation as an underlying risk factor
Kevin O'Halloran, a 55-year-old with chronic schizophrenia, presented with acute severe behavioural disturbance related to medication changes and possible substance use. He received subst…
53y · Male·unknown - no postmortem examination possible
…manner of death due to absence of remains. The case highlights challenges in managing persons experiencing acute behavioural change and mental health crises, particularly when resources are limited and individuals disen…
61y · Male·Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
…trophy on MRI. A neurology referral was arranged, and he was admitted to hospital on 22 February 2018 with severe neuropsychiatric symptoms requiring restraint and one-to-one nursing. Lumbar puncture confirmed sporadic C…
77y · Male·respiratory failure caused by severe pneumonia
Ronald Allen Hampton, aged 77, died from respiratory failure due to severe pneumonia while detained under the Mental Health Act at Glenside Hospital. He had been admitted with behav…
57y · Male·Right acute subdural haematoma following a fall
…mond Frost, a 57-year-old man with intellectual disability, dementia, and schizophrenia, died from a right acute subdural haematoma following a fall while in supported residential care. He experienced multiple falls ove…
41y · Male·sympathomimetic syndrome
…llowing arrest by police on 14 January 2020. He was arrested after attempting to break into a house whilst severely drug-affected and agitated. Police used OC foam spray during arrest. After receiving brief aftercare (5-…
25y · Male·gastro-intestinal haemorrhage due to erosive gastritis in association with acute…
…, died on 10 February 2002 from gastro-intestinal haemorrhage due to erosive gastritis in association with acute-on-chronic amphetamine toxicity. He had consumed a large dose of methylamphetamine (3.9 mg/L blood level),…
63y · Male·metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma with chronic obstructive lung disease
Mr Curtin, a 63-year-old with metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma and severe COPD, was admitted to Repatriation General Hospital on 14 August 2015 with dyspnea and confusion. His cond…
13y · Male·Hanging
… boy, died by hanging at Royal Children's Hospital after a year-long escalation of gaming addiction and behavioural problems. He had become increasingly dependent on gaming platforms (Roblox, Minecraft, Clash of Clans, …
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