80y · Male·Subdural haematoma from closed head injury sustained in a fall at his residence
…atoma sustained in a fall at his home in Tasmania on 11 July 2014, four days after sustaining another head injury. He had mixed Alzheimer's and vascular dementia diagnosed in August 2013, was prone to falls, and was relu…
29y · Female·Exsanguination post tubal ligation procedure
A 29-year-old woman died from exsanguination following an iatrogenic injury during elective laparoscopic tubal ligation at a regional hospital. A vascular injury to the right externa…
79y · Male·Complications of peripheral vascular disease with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, atri…
John Reginald Wright, a 79-year-old remand prisoner, died from complications of peripheral vascular disease with diabetes, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy and delirium. He was transferred to Princess A…
55y · Male·Multi-system failure complicating intra-operative haemorrhage due to inadvertent…
…wel became ischaemic. The patient was transferred to Albury Hospital ICU then St Vincent's Hospital where vascular surgeons attempted SMA re-vascularization, but multi-organ failure supervened and the patient died. The i…
70y · Male·head injury
…ollapsed at work after experiencing dizziness, striking his head on a brick wall. He died from severe head injury and brain swelling. The coroner found atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease was a significant contribu…
Female·massive intra-abdominal haemorrhage caused by injuries to her right common iliac…
…tained during laparoscopic salpingectomy at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The surgical procedure resulted in vascular injury leading to fatal bleeding. The inquest examined the circumstances surrounding the procedure and he…
39y · Male·Haemorrhage from right groin wound
…g a groin injection attempt. He had previously been admitted for arterial repair from similar drug-related injury in January 2011. At autopsy, a femoral artery aneurysm communicating with a fibrosed femoral vein was iden…
66y · Male·Multi-system failure and ischaemic gut after left nephrectomy complicated by mas…
…ailure and ischaemic bowel following laparoscopic left nephrectomy complicated by massive haemorrhage and vascular injury. During surgery for renal carcinoma, the surgeon attempted to control bleeding from an unidentifie…
78y · Male·Subarachnoid haemorrhage (bilateral) and occipital fracture
A 78-year-old man with vascular and Alzheimer's dementia died from bilateral subarachnoid haemorrhage and occipital fracture sustained wh…
42y · Male·Combined effects of moderately severe physical exertion; a lateral vascular neck…
…ined him during a foot chase in Spring Hill, Brisbane. Following an initial wrestling struggle, a lateral vascular neck restraint was applied by Senior Constable Jakes for approximately three 10-second intervals. The cor…
71y · Female·Complications post aortic endarterectomy
…ly prolonged capillary refill. The ICU registrar contacted the operating surgeon at 9pm, but no in-person vascular review occurred that evening. Surgery was delayed until afternoon the next day (approximately 19 hours la…
54y · Male·Global hypoxic brain injury, cardiac arrest and blunt trauma to cervical spine
JI, a 54-year-old man with chronic schizophrenia, died from global hypoxic brain injury, cardiac arrest and cervical spine trauma following a fall onto a metal grate during an altercation with a…
63y · Male·Sepsis in a man with complicated peripheral vascular disease
Hong Tay, a 63-year-old man with extensive peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and prior amputations, died from sepsis in an aged care facility following a cervical …
65y · Male·Spontaneous lethal arrhythmia on a background of cardiomegaly, myocardial fibros…
…lying cardiac disease (coronary artery stenosis, myocardial fibrosis, cardiomegaly) and a history of brain injury causing unpredictable behaviour. During detention for breath testing, he became agitated, struggled with p…
68y · Female·Haemorrhage secondary to right subclavian artery lacerations sustained during ce…
…an initial high approach failed. Upon recognising arterial puncture, appropriate escalation occurred with vascular surgery involvement and emergency surgical exploration and repair. However, the subclavian artery locatio…
49y · Male·Complications of a right superficial femoral artery injury (operated) following …
A 49-year-old man died from complications of a right superficial femoral artery injury sustained when he was struck by a circular saw at a landscaping worksite. Despite receiving immediate firs…
85y · Male·Advanced atherosclerotic coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease complic…
An 85-year-old man with ischaemic heart disease, COPD, and diabetes underwent endovascular repair of a recurrent abdominal aortic aneurysm with endoleak using a novel chimney technique with Nellix…
60y · Male·Haemorrhage complicating a left robotic upper mediastinal lymph node clearance i…
…nt man who consented to surgery, the surgeons did not adequately disclose the specific heightened risk of vascular damage from prior radiation in that anatomical zone. The coroner noted this was a material risk that shou…
17y · Unknown·hypoxic brain damage from out of hospital cardiac arrest
…dical needs including short bowel syndrome and dependence on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via central vascular access device. In June 2020, he became severely unwell with deteriorating function, bedsores, and immobil…
62y · Male·Positional asphyxia as a result of an accidental fall whilst intoxicated
…e was served mid-strength beers and not obviously intoxicated to staff. Advanced atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease was also present. This case highlights the dangers of severe alcohol intoxication and inability t…
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