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QLDhospital2012-11-28

Hammett, Christopher

47y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia due to or as a consequence of coronary atherosclerosis

…o diagnose aspiration acutely, poor handover communication, inadequate nursing escalation despite clear respiratory compromise, and unprofessional record alteration. Death was preventable had staff recognised and commun…

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NSWhospital2020-11-20

Inquest into the death of Melissa Stokes

49y · Female·Fatal Cardiac Arrhythmia

…successful abdominal hysterectomy and sling surgery. The coroner found the cause was not opioid-induced respiratory depression despite post-operative narcotic use (tramadol, fentanyl). Critical clinical lessons include:…

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