271 results for “delirium”
87y · Female·General inanition complicating mixed vascular and Alzheimer's dementia on a back…
…gust 2020, initially managed conservatively, then surgically repaired on 2 September 2020. Post-operative delirium and pain management led to reduced oral intake. Despite family concerns and medical review, her condition…
70y · Female·pneumonia and post-surgical course following repair of neck of femur fracture, i…
…strategies in place. Following surgical fixation at hospital, her postoperative course was complicated by delirium, reduced oral intake, and respiratory compromise, leading to pneumonia. She transitioned to end-of-life c…
66y · Male·Bronchopneumonia and influenza A complicating cardiac and renal failure associat…
… lymphoma died from bronchopneumonia and influenza A complicating cardiac and renal failure. He developed delirium, agitation and paranoia during his final admission, requiring an Inpatient Treatment Order. He received i…
59y · Female·Asphyxial aspiration with upper airways obstruction by vomitus
…ed her as 'not for resuscitation or intubation', implemented without Ms Prenc's informed consent (she had delirium), without family consultation, and contrary to institutional policy. When Ms Prenc arrested on 21 Septemb…
76y · Male·Bronchopneumonia in a man with ischaemic heart disease and treated spinal crush …
… weeks, he developed progressive bilateral lower limb weakness, but recognition was delayed due to severe delirium which complicated neurological assessment. Staff at Frankston Hospital failed to recognise that his neuro…
86y · Female·multi-organ failure due to sepsis
An 86-year-old woman with dementia, recent stroke, and multiple comorbidities was admitted with acute delirium and paranoia, subsequently placed on an Inpatient Treatment Order. She developed sepsis secondary to stap…
79y · Male·Multi-organ failure due to pneumonia and bleeding duodenal ulcer complicating su…
…cquired pneumonia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a duodenal ulcer, acute kidney injury, and severe delirium requiring Mental Health Act detention. Despite appropriate medical management including antibiotics, bloo…
86y · Female·Plastic bag asphyxia
An 86-year-old woman with delirium, depression, and multiple cardiac comorbidities died by asphyxiation with a plastic bag while in a transi…
54y · Male·Cardiac arrest in a person with cardiac hypertrophy and generalised atherosclero…
… appropriately. Cardiac arrest resulted from multiple combined factors: methamphetamine toxicity, excited delirium syndrome, underlying cardiac disease, physical restraint, and taser use—no single cause identified. The c…
92y · Male·pulmonary thromboembolic disease on a background of infective exacerbation of ch…
…ble factors were identified. The case demonstrates challenges in managing elderly patients with dementia, delirium, and multiple comorbidities during acute illness.
89y · Male·combined effects of cerebrovascular accident, pneumonia and chronic cardiac fail…
…nted with chest infection and was admitted for heart failure. He suffered an acute stroke with subsequent delirium and combative behaviour. A Level 1 Inpatient Treatment Order was imposed to enable necessary investigatio…
67y · Female·choking and ischaemic heart disease
… 67, died at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital from choking and ischaemic heart disease. She was admitted with delirium, hypernatremia, and multiple comorbidities including COPD and sleep apnoea. While eating breakfast on day…
36y · Male·hypoxic brain injury and myocardial ischaemia following cardiac arrest during re…
… effect, and severe pre-existing coronary artery disease. The clinical lesson is recognising that excited delirium with drug intoxication and physical exertion can precipitate fatal cardiac events, particularly in those …
70y · Male·aspiration pneumonia due to seizures
…s subject to multiple comorbidities with poor medication compliance. Clinical decline was marked by acute delirium and confusion on admission (possibly alcohol withdrawal), progressing to severe depression with agitation…
69y · Male·end-stage interstitial lung disease and chronic congestive cardiac failure
…ding to recurrent acute exacerbations requiring hospitalisation. During his final admission, he developed delirium, agitation and aggressive behaviour with repeated removal of his oxygen mask despite respiratory distress…
75y · Male·pneumonia complicating chronic renal and cardiac failure, vascular dementia and …
…mitted with chest pain and remained hospitalised for 33 days. The patient was confused due to hypoxia and delirium, refusing medication and attempting to leave. Multiple psychiatrists appropriately ordered detention to e…
65y · Male·Multi-organ failure in a man with an ischaemic right leg treated with opioids
…mitted with pneumonia and severe ischaemic right leg pain. Opioid analgesia for the leg pain precipitated delirium, requiring Mental Health Act detention for safety. His condition deteriorated with concurrent pulmonary o…
79y · Male·myocardial infarction
…ascular disease) was admitted to hospital with anorexia and weight loss. He developed acute confusion and delirium, initially refusing vascular intervention for gangrenous toes. He was detained under mental health legisl…
69y · Male·acute myocardial ischaemia due to underlying coronary atherosclerosis
…ere appropriately managed when patient refusals conflicted with medical recommendations in the context of delirium.
91y · Male·pneumonia on a background of chronic congestive cardiac failure and chronic obst…
…OPD and atrial fibrillation presented with confusion, agitation and dyspnoea. Admitted with pneumonia and delirium, he exhibited combative behaviour and resisted oxygen therapy despite dangerously low saturations. A Leve…
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