Coronial

37 results for intubation with laryngeal mask

VIChospital2025-09-29

Finding into death of Baby M

0y · Female·Perinatal asphyxia

…ng labour or antenatally. The neonatal resuscitation encountered multiple technical difficulties: failed intubation by the junior registrar, then successful intubation by the consultant at 15 minutes of life but without …

obstetricsneonatologyproceduralcommunicationadrenaline
TAShome2023-11-14

Coroner's Finding: de-identified OV

1y · Male·hypoxic brain damage due to laryngeal obstruction from foreign body (metal screw…

…he ingested the screw and began choking. Parents and neighbours initiated CPR. Ambulance paramedics arrived within 6 minutes but struggled to visualize and remove the screw due to blood and vomit in the airway. An intens…

paediatricsemergency medicineadrenaline
QLD2026-03-31

Inquest into the death of Kyle James Gallagher

22y · Male·Airway obstruction due to laryngeal abscess and laryngeal chondronecrosis due to…

Kyle Gallagher, age 22, died from airway obstruction due to laryngeal abscess and chondronecrosis following a motorcycle accident. A CT scan on 13 July 2023 showed a critical…

ENT surgeryradiologydiagnosticcommunicationdiazepam
VIChospital2020-03-18

Finding into death of Sommer Bethany Warren

18y · Female·Generalised tonic-clonic seizure and cardiac arrest arising from severe hyperten…

…ral oedema. At 1755 hours on 6 October, her blood pressure was recorded as 200/120 mmHg but was not treated with antihypertensive medication or magnesium sulphate. Instead, the treating anaesthetist administered addition…

obstetricsanaesthesiamedicationdiagnosticropivacaine
NSWhospital2018-10-04

Inquest into the death of D H

56y · Male·Hypoxia and cardiac arrest with contributing conditions of Ischaemic Heart Disea…

A 56-year-old man with diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, morbid obesity, and an implanted defibrillator underwent minor toe debri…

anaesthesiageneral surgerydiagnosticproceduralpropofol
VIC2019-12-05

Finding into death of Serafina Pirrottina

57y · Female·Complications of muscular dystrophy

A 57-year-old woman with longstanding muscular dystrophy and newly diagnosed cardiomyopathy died from complications of her underlyin…

respiratory medicineemergency medicinerosuvastatin
NSWhospital2023-10-31

Inquest into the death of Adam Fitzpatrick

20y · Male·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to displacement of tracheostomy and p…

Adam Fitzpatrick, a 20-year-old with complex facial and skull fractures from a motor vehicle collision, underwent emergency tracheostomy placeme…

intensive careanaesthesiadiagnosticproceduralrocuronium
WAhospital2007-06-08

Inquest into the Death of Rasmussen

31y · Female·cerebral anoxia following attempted intubation pre-surgery in a woman with torti…

Rachael Anne Rasmussen, a 31-year-old mother of three with severe neck deformities (torticollis, dysmorphia, short rigid neck), died on 17 June 2003 from cerebral ano…

anaesthesiageneral surgerydiagnosticproceduralatracurium
QLDhospital2008-11-28

McVey, Oliver Steven

67y · Male·Complicated endotracheal tube insertion due to or as a consequence of recent clo…

…on difficulties in the immediate post-operative period. A 3.0mm endotracheal tube (ETT) was selected for intubation; the coroner noted guidelines recommended 3.5mm for babies over 2kg. Oliver deteriorated with rising CO2…

neonatologycardiothoracic surgeryproceduralcommunication
NSWcommunity2023-11-07

Inquest into the death of AAB

26y · Male·acute cocaine and alcohol toxicity

AAB, a 26-year-old man with a history of substance abuse and mental health issues, died from acute cocaine and alcohol toxicity while i…

emergency medicinetoxicologycocaine
WAhospital2003-08

Inquest into the Death of Richard Christopher Jankowski

39y · Male·Hypoxic brain injury due to respiratory obstruction following surgery for dental…

…d from hypoxic brain injury due to respiratory obstruction following emergency surgery for a dental abscess with cellulitis. After initial treatment with antibiotics, he underwent incision and drainage at Royal Perth Hos…

anaesthesiageneral surgeryproceduralcommunicationpropofol
QLDhome2022-01-18

Lewis, Daniel Patrick

36y · Male·Gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen

…violent toward his partner and her son. When police arrived, Lewis claimed to have a shotgun, emerged armed with three knives, and threw one at officers. After a failed Taser attempt, a police officer shot him. The coron…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemalcohol
SA2021-06-02

Coroner's Finding: DUFFIELD Clinton John

35y · Male·unascertained - multifactorial cardiorespiratory arrest

… custody following arrest for dangerous driving and property damage. He displayed acute psychotic behaviour with paranoia, aggression, and 'super-strength' during restraint. Post-mortem examination revealed no specific c…

forensic medicineemergency medicinecannabis
VICcommunity2021-11-12

Finding into death of Michael Anderson

36y · Male·Cardiorespiratory arrest complicating propofol administration for endodontic pro…

…se man (BMI 38.5), suffered cardiorespiratory arrest during a root canal procedure under conscious sedation with propofol administered by Dr S. in a dental office setting. He had undiagnosed borderline cardiomegaly. Desp…

anaesthesiadentistrycommunicationdocumentationpropofol
VIChospital2026-01-23

Finding into death of Trang Thi Thu Le

28y · Female·3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA) and ketamine toxicity

… dance music event at John Cain Arena. She collapsed after consuming drugs purchased from an unknown source within the venue and suffered cardiac arrest. Despite intensive resuscitation efforts by St John Ambulance and A…

emergency medicineintensive caresystemMDMA
WAcommunity2019-06-26

Inquest into the Death of Frederick John COLLARD

35y · Male·atherosclerotic heart disease with methylamphetamine effect in a man under physi…

A 35-year-old male with severe pre-existing ischaemic heart disease and recent cardiac arrest (April 2016) presented with increasin…

cardiologyemergency medicinemethamphetamine
SAhospital2015-03-06

Coroner's Finding: SIMOS Theodoras Joannas

48y · Male·undetermined

A 48-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder, poorly controlled diabetes, sleep apnoea, obesity and cardiomegaly died unexpecte…

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemdelayhaloperidol
NSWpolice custody2024-06-25

Inquest into the death of Brett Furner

54y · Male·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery atherosclerotic disease

Brett Furner, a 54-year-old man with significant coronary artery disease and recent myocardial infarction (February 2023), suffered an acute myo…

cardiologyemergency medicinediazepam
NSW2016-11-04

Inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes

25y · Male·traumatic basal subarachnoid haemorrhage due to vertebral artery dissection

…gerous and unfair bowling, develop effective neck protection equipment, improve emergency medical protocols with clear daily briefings and documented communication chains, and ensure umpires can effectively facilitate ti…

emergency medicineneurosurgerycommunicationsystem
WAhome

Inquest into the death of Nicole Emily BICKNELL

18y · Female·Acute Alcohol Toxicity with Early Pneumonia and Aspiration

… full-strength Midori drinking game, and Polmos (95% alcohol). She reached a blood alcohol level of 0.319%, within the lethal range for novice female drinkers. She became unconscious, was placed in recovery position with

toxicologyemergency medicinedelaysystemalcohol

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