228 results for “hypotension”
31y · Female·Ruptured splenic artery aneurysm with extensive retroperitoneal and intraperiton…
…station, presented to the Royal Women's Hospital with sudden-onset severe left-sided abdominal pain and hypotension on 21 March 2010. She was assessed by registrar Dr F. and covering specialist Dr L., with initial low b…
83y · Female·Congestive cardiac failure due to ischaemic and valvular heart disease
…dications including digoxin. She did not receive her own medications that morning. She developed severe hypotension (systolic BP 87) and altered consciousness in emergency department within hours, requiring intubation a…
85y · Female·Complications of a left ankle fracture (operated)
…d deconditioning. Shirley subsequently experienced multiple medical complications including orthostatic hypotension, urinary tract infections, oral candidiasis, hypercalcaemia, and progressive functional decline over tw…
68y · Female·Complications of a right subdural haemorrhage (palliated), sustained in a fall
Vanna Vassallo, a 68-year-old with schizophrenia, chronic comorbidities and documented high fall risk, died from complications of a subdural haemorrhage sustained in a fall at an aged mental health inpatient unit. She ha…
87y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to cardiac arrest, with valvular hear…
…ction at the T12 level rather than the requested facet joint injections. The patient developed profound hypotension (60/40 mmHg) shortly after the procedure. The treating radiologist failed to recognize the seriousness …
73y · Male·subdural haematoma from fall
…iotics, which interact significantly with warfarin. After the first fall on 1 February, he had postural hypotension, mild head pain, and confusion, but the post-fall clinical pathway form was not properly completed and …
63y · Male·Right cerebral infarction caused by infusion of medication via central venous li…
…our to confirm placement but failed to perform manometry, transduction, or blood gas assessment despite hypotension making these bedside checks unreliable. Chest X-ray alone cannot confirm venous placement. Best practic…
86y · Female·Bradycardic arrest secondary to relative hypoperfusion while undergoing surgery …
…enous sedation. She suffered an unexpected cardiac arrest intraoperatively secondary to bradycardia and hypotension. Despite appropriate resuscitation, she sustained a hypoxic brain injury and died three days later. The…
63y · Female·Escherichia coli septicaemia in a lady with multiple comorbidities
…s and underwent bronchoscopy. On discharge day, she deteriorated with fever, altered consciousness, and hypotension. A MET call was initiated and sepsis was suspected. However, clinical staff prioritised CT imaging over…
57y · Male·Head injury from fall; with coronary atherosclerosis and complete heart block wi…
…on despite prior fall history, despite clear clinical indicators of increased fall risk (unsteady gait, hypotension, medications affecting mobility). While individual interventions were implemented (bed position, fluid …
44y · Male·Influenza B infection
…ear-old man with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability, was admitted to Monash Medical Centre with hypotension, productive cough, and bibasal crepitations. He deteriorated rapidly with severe hypoxaemia (77% on 16L…
21y · Male·dilated cardiomyopathy
… the severity of underlying cardiac disease. Key clinical lessons include: recognising tachycardia with hypotension as requiring urgent investigation; heightened vigilance in immunosuppressed patients; accurate triage p…
73y · Female·Combined effects of congestive cardiac failure, coronary artery atherosclerosis …
… a psychiatric unit. She had recently been treated for C. difficile colitis requiring ICU admission for hypotension. The coroner found that medical care was appropriate and the death could not have been prevented. Clini…
58y · Male·Pneumonia and urosepsis in a man with multiple comorbidities including Down synd…
…ics commenced. He was transferred to Ballarat Base Hospital where he developed respiratory distress and hypotension. After initial invasive procedures caused significant distress, a shared decision was made with his bro…
71y · Female·Haemothorax and haemopericardium secondary to ruptured dissecting aneurysm of th…
…t noted that discussion with tertiary specialists regarding the persistent undifferentiated chest pain, hypotension, and radiological findings might have prompted earlier intervention.
53y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia complicating seizures in a man with trisomy 21 and suspecte…
…epilepsy review. Despite active management with fluids and antibiotics, his condition deteriorated with hypotension and hypoxia. Following family discussions, he was transitioned to palliative care and died on 4 Novembe…
46y · Female·Sepsis of unknown origin
…ill Hospital on 20 April 2023 after two episodes of altered consciousness, presenting with bradycardia, hypotension, and hypothermia. Despite extensive investigations and treatment with intravenous fluids, hydrocortison…
34y · Male·Septic shock from aspiration pneumonia; cerebral palsy was a contributing condit…
…ith aspiration pneumonia and commenced on IV antibiotics but deteriorated despite treatment, developing hypotension and hypoglycaemia. Active management was withdrawn on 22 July and he died on 30 July 2009. Clinical les…
53y · Female·Bronchopneumonia on a background of cerebral palsy
…ural drainage and multidisciplinary care, her condition deteriorated over several days with episodes of hypotension, reduced consciousness and worsening dysphagia. Following a hypoxic event, she was transitioned to pall…
67y · Female·right coronary artery dissection following angiography stenting and attempted ro…
…on occurred. Although the perforation was stented and initially appeared sealed, she developed profound hypotension, pericardial effusion, and cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation and intensive care with inotropic supp…
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