55y · Male·cardiac arrest in the setting of methylamphetamine toxicity, with possible serot…
Angelo Gioscio, aged 55, died from cardiac arrest in the setting of methylamphetamine toxicity with possible serotonin syndrome, complicated by pre-existing cardiac and respiratory disease, whilst in police presenc…
35y · Male·unascertained - multifactorial cardiorespiratory arrest
…cause of death. Forensic pathologist Dr H. concluded death was multifactorial, possibly involving excited delirium syndrome with underlying cardiac vulnerability, potassium dysregulation, or psychiatric predisposition. P…
95y · Female·acute left subdural haematoma complicating anticoagulant therapy for deep vein t…
… on enoxaparin anticoagulation. She became confused and agitated, prompting a Mental Health Act order for delirium management. She subsequently suffered an acute left subdural haematoma, likely related to anticoagulation…
33y · Male·Exposure to the elements whilst in a mentally unstable state; manner of death Op…
…n an acutely unstable mental state associated with chronic alcohol use disorder, withdrawal symptoms, and possible hallucinations. Despite extensive searches involving police, family, aircraft, and trackers, he was never…
67y · Male·ischaemic heart disease
…al atrial fibrillation underwent arthrotomy for septic arthritis of the knee. He developed post-operative delirium attributed to anaesthesia, analgesics (tramadol), and possible alcohol withdrawal. A seizure-like episode…
33y · Female·Methylamphetamine intoxication leading to agitated delirium and extreme exertion…
… a history of methylamphetamine use consumed the drug and became acutely intoxicated, exhibiting agitated delirium and bizarre behaviour searching for her son. She was violently assaulted by residents while attempting to…
63y · Male·Unascertained - natural causes. Cardiac arrest with secondary hypoxic-ischaemic …
…erplasia, and emphysema was admitted involuntarily to Northern Hospital on 24 March 2024 after exhibiting delirium and mania with medication non-compliance. He was assessed as high risk and managed under Mental Health Ac…
79y · Male·Multi-organ failure due to pneumonia and bleeding duodenal ulcer complicating su…
…cquired pneumonia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a duodenal ulcer, acute kidney injury, and severe delirium requiring Mental Health Act detention. Despite appropriate medical management including antibiotics, bloo…
42y · Male·Unascertained; most likely exposure after wandering in bushland
…est infection, disappeared from Gindalbie Station near Kalgoorlie on 14 October 1984. He was experiencing delirium tremens (alcohol withdrawal) with paranoid delusions when he walked into bushland. Despite extensive aeri…
62y · Male·Complications of metastatic malignancy (likely lung primary)
…October 2024 revealed advanced metastatic disease. He presented to hospital on 13 October with confusion, delirium, and headaches attributed to possible meningeal involvement or paraneoplastic syndrome. Despite palliativ…
86y · Male·aspiration pneumonia following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash and p…
… a Mercedes panel van. The driver suddenly lost control on Tea Tree Road; the cause remains undetermined (possible tyre blowout or driver inattention). Mr Warn was hospitalised and initially treated conservatively with s…
92y · Female·community acquired pneumonia on a background of end stage chronic obstructive ai…
…exity of managing acute medical illness in elderly patients with concurrent acute psychiatric illness and delirium.
93y · Male·general inanition on a background of cognitive impairment, congestive cardiac fa…
…lity. He was under a guardianship order with special powers. Post-operatively, he developed pneumonia and delirium requiring an inpatient treatment order. After discharge, he had further unwitnessed falls and progressive…
38y · Male·Multiorgan failure following out of hospital cardiac arrest in a man with methyl…
…ter being restrained in prone position by police. He had injected methylamphetamine and developed excited delirium, becoming violently agitated. Police restrained him for approximately 22-27 minutes in prone position unt…
81y · Male·inanition complicating traumatic brain injury and disseminated malignancy
… and malignancy. The consultant noted his head injuries alone would not have been fatal, and survival was possible had he accepted nutrition, though with diminished quality of life. The coroner found the standard of care…
54y · Male·Cardiac arrest in a person with cardiac hypertrophy and generalised atherosclero…
… appropriately. Cardiac arrest resulted from multiple combined factors: methamphetamine toxicity, excited delirium syndrome, underlying cardiac disease, physical restraint, and taser use—no single cause identified. The c…
39y · Male·rhabdomyolysis complicating cocaine toxicity against a background of atheroscler…
…tery disease died from rhabdomyolysis complicating cocaine toxicity. He exhibited cocaine-induced excited delirium with erratic dangerous driving and bizarre behaviour. Police and paramedics restrained him for transport …
94y · Female·Complications of a fractured neck of femur sustained in an unwitnessed in-hospit…
… electronic surveillance alone; adequate documentation of rounding and toileting assistance is essential; delirium assessment and cognitive impairment screening should guide fall risk interventions; minimising bed moves …
44y · Male·cardiac arrest and cerebral oedema consequent upon ingestion of Alpha-PVP (Smoki…
…sent with severe agitation, hallucinations, and cardiovascular collapse mimicking conditions like excited delirium. The case highlights dangers of restraint in drug-intoxicated individuals; however, non-medical personnel…
37y · Male·Combination of methylamphetamine toxicity and restraint leading to physiological…
…isplaying erratic, agitated behaviour consistent with methylamphetamine intoxication and possibly excited delirium. Police were requested but the on-call officer declined to attend, leaving staff to physically remove him…
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