88 results for “blood screening”
50y · Male·coronary atherosclerosis
…tin IDC died from severe coronary atherosclerosis. He was assessed using a temporary "fast track" health screening process due to overcrowding at Christmas Island, rather than the standard comprehensive health induction…
23y · Female·blood loss from an abdominal stab wound and from incised injuries to the head
Dianne Chi, a 23-year-old woman, died from blood loss caused by abdominal stab wounds and incised head injuries inflicted by her acquaintance Paul Pham on …
23y · Male·head injury resulting in acute left subdural haemorrhage and cerebral oedema fro…
…ritical public health and safety issues: the absence of mandatory medical assessment, infectious disease screening, health surveillance, or reporting requirements for unregistered boxers training and sparring at profess…
0y · Female·acute blood loss due to velamentous insertion of the umbilical cord with likely …
A neonate died from acute blood loss due to velamentous insertion of the umbilical cord with likely vasa previa, a rare condition causing …
35y · Male·ischaemic heart disease due to coronary atherosclerosis
… Australians have disproportionately high cardiac disease presenting at younger ages, requiring enhanced screening including ECG and lipid assessment; early defibrillation may have prevented death; 24-hour medical staff…
43y · Male·Myocardial infarction secondary to coronary atherosclerosis
…cipitated the fatal heart attack. Clinically, this highlights the importance of proactive cardiovascular screening in high-risk populations (heavy smokers, Aboriginal men), even without symptoms. Regular contact with he…
73y · Male·Metastatic colon cancer
…given his frailty. He died peacefully 22 days later. This case highlights the importance of early cancer screening in vulnerable populations with intellectual disability, who may have reduced capacity to communicate sym…
24y · Male·Coronary artery thrombosis secondary to coronary atherosclerosis
…tness of breath and sweating. The nurse diagnosed dehydration and administered IV fluids without obtaining blood pressure readings, conducting an ECG, or contacting a doctor despite telling colleagues he would do so. Th…
24y · Male·Massive blood loss caused by incised wounds of left upper extremity
A 24-year-old man with schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms died from massive blood loss after self-inflicted wrist lacerations in prison custody. He called for help twice via the cell alarm…
41y · Male·Acute internal blood loss caused by laceration of the aorta in tandem with spina…
Anthony John Roach, a 41-year-old experienced motocross rider, died from acute internal blood loss caused by aortic laceration sustained during a motocross race. He lost control of his motorcycle on a…
28y · Male·exsanguination (acute blood loss) from injuries sustained in motorcycle-truck co…
…nd crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with a truck. Methylamphetamine (0.8 mg/L) was detected in his blood at autopsy. The coroner found the drug significantly impairs driving ability through effects on perception…
52y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease
…d that the underlying heart condition could not be identified through the testing performed. Post-arrest screening identified his cardiac risk factors, and he received appropriate medical care during custody. The death …
35y · Male·Methylamphetamine toxicity; chronic hepatitis as contributing factor
…ring a visit on 3 August, he likely ingested a balloon containing methylamphetamine that prison security screening failed to detect. The balloon was not retrieved, and methylamphetamine leaked into his stomach over 18 h…
24y · Male·methylamphetamine toxicity
…He had received a prison visit from two individuals with prior contraband-related conduct. The post-mortem blood concentration of methylamphetamine was approximately ten times higher than clinically reported cases. Expe…
Female·Combination of liver failure, blood loss and shock following needle biopsy
… was undertaken to investigate potential biliary atresia. Post-operatively, nursing staff could not obtain blood pressure readings (attributed to technical difficulty). When Alyssa deteriorated with low oxygen saturatio…
55y · Male·coronary atherosclerosis
…edication refusal must be respected even in custodial settings; the importance of continued preventative screening (blood pressure, cholesterol) despite non-compliance; and that severe coronary disease may be incompatib…
26y · Male·multiple injuries sustained in a single motorcycle crash
…ries sustained in a single motorcycle crash on the East Tamar Highway, Tasmania. He was intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of 0.18 g/100mL (approximately 50 times the crash risk of a sober driver) and riding an un-r…
1y · Female·Neonatal pneumonia, meconium aspiration and chorioamnionitis secondary to prolon…
…: hospital birth would have enabled cardiotocography to detect foetal distress, prompt intervention, GBS screening with antibiotics, and immediate neonatal resuscitation. Even a planned homebirth with trained midwife at…
38y · Male·self-inflicted hanging
…ts may conceal suicidal intent when assessed; importance of medical clearance including alcohol and drug screening in acute psychiatric admissions; and environmental safety measures to eliminate hanging points in acute …
34y · Male·Drowning due to shallow water blackout
…ng competitions. The coroner concluded death resulted from shallow water blackout—hyperventilation reduces blood CO₂, delaying the breathing urge and causing loss of consciousness at shallow depths. Contributing factors…
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