671 results for “cardiac resuscitation”
<1y · Female·Myocardial infarction
…dults; early senior neonatal input is essential for unwell infants; and adequate overnight staffing of resuscitation facilities is critical. The coroner found that although ambulance record-keeping was suboptimal and ED…
54y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease
… admission. He collapsed and despite immediate first aid from inmates and staff, followed by paramedic resuscitation, he could not be revived. Autopsy confirmed significant coronary artery atherosclerosis and myocardial…
55y · Female·ischaemic heart disease complicated by epilepsy, asthma and schizophrenia
…order. On the morning of admission, she deteriorated with altered consciousness and was transferred to resuscitation. Despite investigations (CT brain, ECG, chest X-ray, blood tests) being unremarkable, she was admitted…
52y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and multi-organ failure due to coronary artery …
John Gregg, 52, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and multi-organ failure following cardiac arrest during a recreational scuba dive. Autopsy revealed severe coronary artery atherosclerosis and bord…
44y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia in a man with liver failure due to cirrhosis and focal corona…
…44-year-old prisoner with end-stage liver cirrhosis secondary to hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, died from cardiac arrhythmia at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He had been receiving aggressive treatment for his advanced …
35y · Male·unascertained - multifactorial cardiorespiratory arrest
…st Dr H. concluded death was multifactorial, possibly involving excited delirium syndrome with underlying cardiac vulnerability, potassium dysregulation, or psychiatric predisposition. Police response was lawful and app…
58y · Female·lymphangitic carcinomatosis leading to hypoxaemic respiratory failure and cardia…
… vital sign documentation overnight, nursing staff left her unattended on 20 December 2015, and during resuscitation following cardiac arrest, adrenaline was not administered per guidelines and airway management issues …
46y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic brain injury complicating a cardiac arrest during anaesthetic …
…rwent elective inguinal hernia repair at a private hospital. During anaesthetic induction, he experienced cardiac arrest. The endotracheal tube (ETT) was visualized passing through the vocal cords, but likely became dis…
49y · Male·Cardiac arrhythmia in a man with methylamphetamine effect and cardiomegaly
Warren John Bullock, aged 49, died from cardiac arrhythmia in the context of methylamphetamine effect and cardiomegaly on 1 July 2022 in Western Australi…
50y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in high-speed motorcycle crash
…onds. Ward then lost control on a bush track at high speed (likely exceeding 180 km/h). Despite prompt resuscitation by police and paramedics, he could not be saved. The coroner found no police or paramedic actions caus…
84y · Female·ischaemic heart disease
…der when she refused transport despite clinical necessity. During transfer to the ambulance, she suffered cardiac arrest, likely precipitated by the distressing circumstances. Resuscitation was initiated immediately and…
54y · Male·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery atherosclerotic disease
…ery disease and recent myocardial infarction (February 2023), suffered an acute myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest while in police custody at Goulburn police station on 5 March 2023. He presented with chest pain a…
67y · Male·Haemopericardium arising from a ruptured aorta (aortic dissection)
John Cribb, a 67-year-old man with known cardiac disease (coronary artery disease, aortic regurgitation, hypertension), died in custody from haemopericard…
46y · Male·Coronary artery disease
… appropriate emergency response protocols in custodial settings and the importance of recognizing when resuscitation attempts are futile to protect staff wellbeing.
85y · Female·acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure, following injuries suffered in a…
… expert opinion concluded these deficiencies unlikely contributed to her death. The primary cause was her cardiac deterioration triggered by her fall and positioning, with aspiration occurring as a terminal event rather…
29y · Male·air embolus complicating gunshot wounds to chest
…ble condition with no immediate need for surgery. However, approximately 6 hours later he suffered sudden cardiac collapse. Emergency thoracotomy revealed severe lung contusion from blast injury (not direct penetration)…
45y · Male·cardiac arrest due to profound blood loss causing hypovolaemia
Scott Cayirylys, aged 45, died from cardiac arrest due to profound blood loss after self-inflicting an arm wound. The death was preventable. Critical…
39y · Male·Hypovolemic shock due to blood loss resulting from multiple stab wounds, particu…
…nd stabbing Tonner after he was retreating and attempting to extricate himself. Ambulance and hospital resuscitation efforts, including thoracotomy and blood transfusion, were unsuccessful. While not a medical case amen…
67y · Male·Acute myocardial infarction due to coronary atherosclerosis
… November 2011. He was rapidly transferred to Princess Alexandra Hospital where he underwent extensive resuscitation but never regained consciousness and died the following day. The coroner found the death was from natu…
76y · Male·out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a man with coronary artery atherosclerosis and…
Graham John Butler, aged 76, was a sentenced prisoner at Acacia Prison who died from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest caused by coronary artery atherosclerosis in the context of long-standing type 2 diabetes, hyperte…
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