373 results for “life support”
40y · Female·Injuries sustained when struck by a train (in circumstances where the deceased i…
…essive overtime shifts (as early as 3am). Family members noted her distress but she refused psychological support. While family violence allegations existed, these were not substantiated with formal evidence. The corone…
44y · Female·Intoxication by the combined effects of tramadol, methadone, diazepam, codeine, …
…comprehensive drug coverage (not just Schedule 8) would have enabled coordination and potentially saved her life.
66y · Male·Complications of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, with terminal palliative care, …
…ived excellent medical care from Dr S. who actively managed his investigations, specialist referrals, and supported his informed decision to refuse potentially curative treatment. Holmes rapidly deteriorated in January …
58y · Female·lymphangitic carcinomatosis leading to hypoxaemic respiratory failure and cardia…
June Nutter, a 58-year-old woman presenting with weight loss, anorexia, and unexplained shortness of breath, underwent gastroscopy and colonoscopy at a private hospital to investigate suspected gastric pathology. She had…
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 spine fracture sustained in a fall. After conservati…
32y · Female·Caffeine toxicity
… and high demand on emergency services. The coroner noted that earlier medical intervention could have been life-saving, highlighting critical gaps in emergency response coordination and triage decision-making.
Male·Darren Wallace: single gunshot wound to right side of neck. TBD: two self-inflic…
…er, and stimulant use disorder, shot and killed Darren Wallace (32) at a service station, then took his own life. TBD had experienced multiple police contacts in the preceding weeks, including a mental health assessment …
33y · Male·methylamphetamine toxicity; antecedent causes being the physiological effects of…
A 33-year-old man with methamphetamine addiction and possible schizophrenia attended the ED seeking help while acutely intoxicated, psychotic and sleep-deprived. After initially agreeing to medication, he attempted to le…
51y · Male·hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy due to hanging
Darren Brandon died by hanging in prison on 10 June 2018, two days after arriving at Melbourne Assessment Prison. He was a 51-year-old man with acquired brain injury from a 2003 motorcycle accident, depression, and histo…
58y · Male·Multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma due to cirrhosis of the liver due to hepatit…
Michael Leslie Burrell, a 58-year-old prisoner with terminal hepatocellular carcinoma secondary to hepatitis C and cirrhosis, died in the Princess Alexandra Hospital Secure Unit. He was admitted to the ED on 17 September…
48y · Male·myocardial infarction due to coronary atherosclerosis (medically treated)
Garnett Mickelo, aged 48, died from myocardial infarction due to coronary atherosclerosis while in custody at Woodford Correctional Centre on 24 November 2012, shortly after discharge from Princess Alexandra Hospital fol…
29y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity, most significantly methamphetamine and buprenorphine, with …
…linicians should note the importance of recognising substance-use disorders—particularly methamphetamine—as life-threatening medical emergencies requiring urgent intervention and family support in vulnerable populations.
59y · Male·disseminated carcinoma due to right lung carcinoma
… 19 July 2009 with pneumonia symptoms and rapidly deteriorated despite appropriate antibiotic therapy and supportive care. A chest X-ray showed consolidation initially attributed to pneumonia; malignancy was suspected b…
25y · Male·Gunshot injury to the neck
…al within minutes. Key clinical lessons: severe neck trauma with vertebral artery disruption is immediately life-threatening; the delay in medical access (31 minutes due to scene safety protocols) did not contribute to t…
54y · Female·neck compression secondary to hanging
… multiple psychosocial stressors. Despite expressing clear suicidal ideation and a specific plan to end her life upon discharge, she was discharged on 10 August 2021 with minimal safety planning, no mental health treatme…
Male·Multiple injuries sustained from aircraft in-flight break-up and ground impact
… inquest resulted in 10 safety recommendations addressing emergency equipment, testing procedures, ground support protocols, manufacturer information sharing, and regulatory oversight.
19y · Male·unexpected arrhythmogenic event leading to a fall from height, blunt force head …
… brain injury. He was transferred to St George Hospital in Sydney but died 4 days later after withdrawal of life support. The coroner concluded Wolf likely had an underlying cardiac predisposition (possibly Brugada syndr…
15y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
Aboriginal child in out-of-home care died by hanging following relationship breakdown. He experienced foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, early trauma and neglect, and 34 different living arrangements. Despite specialist m…
41y · Female·complications of intracerebral haemorrhage due to ruptured aneurysm
Dannielle Stacey Lowe, a 41-year-old Aboriginal woman, died in custody at Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison from complications of intracerebral haemorrhage due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Critical missed opportunities in…
42y · Female·Traumatic right subdural haematoma
A 42-year-old woman died from a traumatic right subdural haematoma sustained on 22 January 2015. She was found unresponsive at home with severe head and facial injuries after falls. Critical delays in medical assessment …
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