218 results for “asphyxia risk”
23y · Male·Plastic bag asphyxia in setting of irrespirable atmosphere induced by nitrogen g…
Dominic Joshua Clifford, a 23-year-old with a complex history of mental illness including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and likely autism spectrum disorder, died by nitrogen gas inhalation in September 2024. He had multiple…
39y · Male·neck compression (due to hanging) and plastic bag asphyxia
…d 6am, with his head covered by plastic bags. Costi had a 2009 history of self-harm but was assessed as low risk on induction in December 2012. He was remanded for 351 consecutive days awaiting trial for rape and robbery…
11y · Male·unascertained
… of death was established; possible causes included sudden cardiac arrhythmia, seizure-related positional asphyxia, dehydration/malnutrition, or infection. The coroner found that Communities should have arranged medical …
21y · Male·upper airway obstruction and plastic bag asphyxia
Matthew Aaron Condie, a 21-year-old prisoner serving a 12-year sentence at Port Phillip Prison, died by asphyxiation using a plastic bag on 27-28 September 2007. The coroner found his death was potentially preventable …
Unknown·Multiple causes: Antony Way died from stab wounds to neck and trunk; Tania Simps…
…their Robina apartment on 15 May 2011. He then abducted their 5-year-old daughter Kyla, drove to NSW, and asphyxiated her before killing himself. Rogers displayed escalating controlling, stalking, and obsessive behaviour…
53y · Male·asphyxia from combined effects of neck compression from hanging and suffocation …
…allegedly murdering his former business partner Penelope Christopher. Police correctly identified him as at-risk after he attempted to step in front of traffic and documented this on the PD331 screening form with 'At ris…
73y · Female·neck compression by ligature
…ficer unfamiliar with psychiatry, and the psychiatric registrar. The clinical team assessed her as moderate risk of self-harm without access to this information. Despite her longstanding suicidal ideation history, risk a…
40y · Female·Crush injury to the chest
Gaylee Kati, a 40-year-old waste collection driver, was crushed against a power pole by the side loader arm of her truck on 28 June 2004. She had used cannabis after leaving the depot and before her death. She exited her…
18y · Male·asphyxia by hanging; intentional self-harm
…ished protocols; (2) ACTMHS closed the case within one month of hospitalisation for self-harm despite known risk factors (depression, isolation, family estrangement, academic stress); (3) No robust care plan was document…
41y · Male·asphyxia due to neck compression following ligature suspension (hanging)
…suicide hours later. The coroner identified critical gaps in discharge planning, capacity reassessment, and risk escalation, though could not definitively establish these caused his death. Key recommendations target stre…
62y · Male·cardiac arrest complicating psychotic episode
…nd lack of awareness that psychiatric patients and antipsychotic medications increase sudden cardiac arrest risk. There was also a five-hour initial response delay (Priority 4 tasking not escalated appropriately). Clinic…
21y · Male·Hypoxic brain injury in the setting of drug toxicity
21-year-old Bazouni Bazouni died from hypoxic brain injury following methamphetamine toxicity ingested at Port Philip Prison. While the coroner concluded the death was not preventable given the excessive drug ingestion, …
24y · Male·multiple injuries and chest compression asphyxia (train strike)
…assessments when red flags present; (3) provide intensive discharge planning and community linkage for high-risk individuals with psychotic disorders and recent substance use; (4) recognise that generic advice to see GP/…
Male·Asphyxia, caused by the inhalation of severely oxygen-depleted air
Paul McGuire, an experienced mine electrician, died from asphyxiation after opening a partially sealed hatch door to a GOAF (worked-out coal area) containing severely oxyg…
26y · Male·Plastic bag asphyxia in the setting of a vitiated atmosphere with inert gases
Jack Watson, 26, died by intentional asphyxiation with inert gas on 2 August 2016. He had a long history of mental health issues including ADHD, depres…
46y · Male·asphyxia by hanging
Peter Zovak, a 46-year-old with substance use history, presented to mental health services in November 2013 with first-episode psychosis. After initial hospital assessment and two CAT Team visits, his case was closed on …
54y · Male·Cardiac arrest in a person with cardiac hypertrophy and generalised atherosclero…
…nd no negligence by attending officers. Key clinical lesson: enhanced training on excited delirium syndrome risks, post-taser medical observation protocols, and taser restrictions for vulnerable populations (psychotic, i…
13y · Male·asphyxia as a result of hanging
…on Friday afternoon, despite concerning information, reflects significant workload pressures and incomplete risk assessment; (3) Informal student reports of peer concerns require robust follow-up processes. The coroner f…
31y · Female·Pressure applied to neck (asphyxia); not ascertained due to advanced post-mortem…
…ces over 12 months, critical information was not shared between agencies. Court Link identified her as high-risk and attempted referral to a High Risk Team but the referral was never completed before her case closed. A d…
22y · Female·plastic bag asphyxia, possibly contributed to by neck compression
A 22-year-old woman with severe depression and documented suicidal ideation died by plastic bag asphyxiation while detained under a Mental Health Act order in a psychiatric ward. She had explicitly stated plast…
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