28y · Female·Anaphylactic reaction to anaesthetic drug (suxamethonium), with underlying coron…
…ter induction, subsequently progressing to cardiovascular collapse and death. Expert analysis concluded anaphylaxis to suxamethonium was the primary cause, with underlying coronary atherosclerosis contributing. Although…
91y · Male·Complications following cardiac arrest in the setting of anaesthetic induction d…
…man with COPD, asthma, and previous cardiac arrest from suxamethonium died from complications following anaphylaxis to rocuronium during anaesthetic induction for emergency small bowel obstruction surgery. His GP record…
37y · Male·anaphylaxis
A 37-year-old man with known severe macadamia nut allergy died from anaphylaxis after consuming a dessert ordered online that contained macadamia nuts. He was unaware the dessert cont…
9y · Female·Acute exacerbation of asthma on a background of anaphylaxis
…ar-old girl with known egg allergy and asthma died from acute exacerbation of asthma on a background of anaphylaxis after consuming a Cadbury Chocolate Chip Cookie containing egg. The cookie was purchased in packaging n…
29y · Female·Hypoxic Encephalopathy consequent upon Cardiorespiratory Arrest arising from eit…
…se and asthma, underwent pregnancy termination at Lambton Road Day Surgery in April 2007. She developed anaphylaxis post-procedure (likely cephalosporin-triggered) with cardiorespiratory arrest. The attending GP sedatio…
68y · Female·Anaphylactoid reaction to intravenous CT scan contrast medium leading to cardior…
…al: adrenaline administration was delayed when it should have been given immediately as the mainstay of anaphylaxis treatment; intubation required multiple attempts; and fluid resuscitation was inadequate. The coroner f…
61y · Male·Anaphylactic reaction to bee venom
Wallace Edgar Bryers, aged 61, died from anaphylaxis following a bee sting while participating in beekeeping activities at Isis Farm on 5 January 2018. The …
45y · Male·Cardiorespiratory arrest due to coronary artery disease, severe psychosis requir…
…warning signs; (4) clinicians unfamiliar with laryngeal dystonia may misattribute symptoms to asthma or anaphylaxis; (5) a penicillin-allergic patient was incorrectly prescribed Augmentin. Early recognition of upper air…
68y · Female·Anaphylaxis in a woman with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and emphysema
A 68-year-old woman with severe COPD and undiagnosed atherosclerotic heart disease underwent cataract surgery at Northam Hospital. Post-operatively, she was prescribed Diamox (acetazolamide), a sulphonamide medication. D…
36y · Male·anaphylactic reaction due to multiple bee stings
Gary Woodcock, a 36-year-old chimney sweep, died from anaphylactic reaction to multiple bee stings (40-50 stings) sustained while working at height on a chimney at St Peter's College. He was unknowingly allergic to bee v…
91y · Male·Complications of cerebrovascular and ischaemic heart disease in a man post anaph…
… staff did not verify allergies before administration. The patient developed severe DRESS syndrome with anaphylaxis, acute kidney injury, liver dysfunction, and elevated inflammatory markers. He subsequently suffered a …
64y · Male·Postoperative intra-abdominal bleeding from pancreatic artery injury and its con…
…rom a small pancreatic artery that was not recognized initially. The anaesthetist incorrectly diagnosed anaphylaxis and failed to order blood tests, though he sought ICU input. The surgeon waited for results but then pr…
50y · Male·Acute anaphylactic reaction due to wasp sting
Tony Bugeja, a 50-year-old man with severe wasp sting allergy, died from anaphylactic shock after being stung at his home in Wilberforce, NSW. He was alone, used an expired EpiPen that appeared ineffective, and called tr…
1y · Female·unrecognised oesophageal intubation
…rompted ETT repositioning verification. The team became fixated on alternative diagnoses (bronchospasm, anaphylaxis) despite inadequate evidence, in a stressful environment. The coroner found the death preventable—appro…
91y · Female·Complications of pelvic fractures sustained in a fall
A 91-year-old woman with osteoporosis and multiple comorbidities sustained pelvic fractures in a mechanical fall at home. She presented to the ED where initial hip x-ray showed no fracture. She deteriorated with hypotens…
54y · Female·sepsis
…minal sepsis, ultimately dying from sepsis on 19 December. Post-mortem examination found no evidence of anaphylaxis from morphine exposure. The coroner found hospital management within reasonable parameters but criticis…
48y · Male·Mixed prescription drug and ethanol toxicity (promethazine, citalopram and ethan…
…ng limits; caregivers should monitor medication consumption during acute episodes; and consideration of anaphylaxis risk in patients with recurrent angioedema warrants appropriate emergency preparedness despite ultimate…
34y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to anaphylactic shock due to antibiotic all…
A 34-year-old woman died from anaphylactic shock to Ceclor, a cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed for otitis externa. Her medical records clearly documented allergies to cephalosporins (Ibilex) and sulphur-based antibiot…
20y · Female·Cerebral anoxia consequent upon a severe acute asthmatic event
Sally Anne Gordon, a 20-year-old with a 14-year history of severe brittle asthma, presented to Mount Gambier Hospital on 26 November 2000 with acute severe asthma unresponsive to initial treatment. After appropriate emer…
42y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic brain injury secondary to cardiac arrest caused by massive pul…
A 42-year-old man died from hypoxic ischaemic brain injury following cardiac arrest due to a massive pulmonary embolism. He sustained a tibial fracture in a motor vehicle accident and underwent external fixation. He deve…
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