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237 results for ischaemic encephalopathy

TAShospital2022-02-08

Coroner's Finding: KN - deidentified

0y · Male·global hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy

…ith instrumental assistance after failed initial extraction attempts. The infant suffered severe hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and died at 13 days old. Expert review identified that no formal assessment of suitabilit…

obstetricsmidwiferydiagnosticdelay
QLDhome2016-04-04

Cwaczko, Xaviyah Dre - Non-inquest findings

3y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy as a consequence of near drowning

…, fell asleep on the lounge while supervising and was unaware of the open gate. Xaviyah suffered hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and brain death. Clinical lessons: this was completely preventable with adequate supervis…

systemdelay
VICcommunity2012-09-28

Finding into death of CIE

12y · Female·Hypoxic/Ischaemic Encephalopathy and Effects of drowning

… rescue. Despite prolonged CPR and air ambulance transfer to hospital, she suffered irreversible hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and died. Clinical lessons include: parental supervision of children near water is critic…

VIC2023-03-20

Finding into death of Keanne Liza Whittam

43y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to out of hospital cardiac arrest due…

43-year-old woman with severe, undiscovered coronary artery atherosclerosis died from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest while in police custody at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. She had presented to ED 5 months earlier with leg…

cardiologyemergency medicinediagnosticheroin
VIChome2024-12-09

Finding into death of Baby LA

0y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to an out of hospital cardiac arrest second…

…ng neuroprotection, chest drain insertion for pneumothorax, and antibiotic therapy, he died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy. The coroner emphasised that toddlers are curious and mobile yet lack understanding of wa…

paediatricsintensive caresystemadrenaline
NSWhospital2016-04-29

Inquest into the death of Idris GRIFFITHS

80y · Male·Pneumonia, with multi-organ failure in the form of liver failure (due to chronic…

…e whilst in custody at Long Bay Correctional Centre. He had advanced chronic hepatitis C with cirrhosis, ischaemic heart disease, and a history of falls due to poor mobility and hepatic encephalopathy. After a fall on 1…

emergency medicineinfectious diseases
NThome2017-06-09

Inquest into the death of Baby S

0y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest as a consequence of…

A 7-month-old Aboriginal female, Baby S, died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy caused by respiratory viral infection and pneumonia with cardiac arrest. She was in care …

paediatricsforensic medicine
QLDhospital2025-05-01

Non-inquest findings into the death of an Indian citizen

23y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to near-drowning

…mpt CPR by lifeguards and paramedics with return of spontaneous circulation, he sustained severe hypoxic ischaemic brain injury and progressed to brain death. He died in hospital after extubation. The coroner noted that…

emergency medicineintensive care
VIChome2024-11-21

Finding into death of Baby S

7y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in the setting of a breech delivery

A neonate born at home in breech presentation without medical assistance suffered hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and died at 7 days old. The mother had been counselled by hospital obstetricians about ri…

obstetricsemergency medicine
WAhome2015-06-18

Inquest into the Death of MKP

15y · Female·Seizure Disorder in association with Long Standing Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopa…

MKP was a 15-year-old girl with severe cerebral palsy (GMFCS level 5) and long-standing hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy who died from a seizure disorder in her foster home on 26 December 2011. She had progress…

neurologypaediatricsdelaydiazepam
NSWhome2018-11-14

Inquest into the death of Jaxon McGrorey-Smith

0y · Male·neonatal encephalopathy due to perinatal compromise

…e, was delivered by caesarean section after prolonged labour. He developed seizures and signs of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) within hours of birth, with MRI imaging confirming severe bilateral brain injury. A…

neonatologyneurologyoxytocin
VIChospital2019-07-16

Finding into death of Baby J

1y · Unknown·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy post cardiac arrest due to nicotine toxicity

…proximately 15 minutes. He was admitted to intensive care, intubated, but developed irreversible hypoxic ischaemic brain injury. Life support was withdrawn on 10 June 2018. The coroner found this a tragic accident resul…

intensive careemergency medicineliquid nicotine
NSWhome2011-05-16

Coroner's Finding: Ethan Corless

2y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrests following drowning in a …

…ng pool at his home on 6 July 2010 and died four days later at Westmead Children's Hospital from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and cardiac arrest secondary to drowning. The coroner found the death preventable through…

VIChospital2019-10-29

Finding into death of Ms C

49y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest due to pulmonary th…

…days but suffered a pulmonary embolism en route home, resulting in cardiac arrest and death from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy. The coroner found medical management reasonable and appropriate by current guidelines. H…

emergency medicineintensive caresystemheparin
SA2016-09-22

Coroner's Finding: HENEKER Scott Maxwell

36y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during restrain…

Scott Maxwell Heneker, aged 36, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during physical restraint by a homeowner. The deceased ha…

psychiatryemergency medicinedelaycommunicationmethamphetamine
NSWhome2023-08-15

Inquest into the death of LA

5y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic Encephalopathy due to methadone toxicity

LA, a five-year-old girl, died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to methadone toxicity on 22 January 2017. She ingested methadone at her grandfather's…

paediatricsintensive caredelaycommunicationmethadone
VIChospital2020-07-01

Finding into death of Baby M

3y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating drowning

…eterioration over time rather than design failure. Key clinical lessons include recognition that hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy from drowning causes irreversible brain damage within minutes. The coroner emphasized pre…

emergency medicineintensive caresystemdelay
NSWhospital2016-03-11

Inquest into the death of Christopher Luke O'SULLIVAN

0y · Male·head injury of undetermined aetiology

…ion of alternative natural causes including birth trauma, resuscitation effects, and slowly-developing encephalopathy. Improved early suspicion and comprehensive investigation might have clarified causation.

forensic medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticdelay
NThome2011-09-09

Inquest into the death of Baby M

4y · Male·chronic degenerative damage (complications) from neonatal cerebral palsy

Baby M was a 4.5-year-old Aboriginal boy with severe neonatal cerebral palsy causing quadriplegia, intellectual disability, seizures, blindness, and severe gastro-oesophageal reflux. He died unexpectedly at home from chr…

paediatricsneonatology
SAhospital2003-09-18

Coroner's Finding: NEWTON Ronald Luke

7y · Male·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to reflex cardiac arrest triggered by blunt…

A 7-year-old boy died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following a motor vehicle collision. He was seated on an unanchored booster seat and wear…

intensive careemergency medicinesystem

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