373 results for “life support”
36y · Female·Peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified
… care was subsequently agreed as the most appropriate management. Sarah moved in with her parents and was supported by a specialist palliative care team at Cabrini Home. She died peacefully at home. The coroner found no…
35y · Male·Unascertained (suspected homicide)
…3 August 1985 and presumed deceased. While no body was recovered, extensive police investigations, proof-of-life checks across multiple government agencies and banks, and the passage of 36 years without contact with fami…
57y · Female·Deterioration in setting of advanced dementia on a background of down syndrome
…d of functional decline. She was residing in a Specialist Disability Accommodation facility and receiving supported independent living services. In May 2025, she developed drowsiness, low blood pressure, and was admitte…
51y · Male·Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage
…ing his motorcycle, causing him to crash. He was transported to Alice Springs Hospital where he remained on life support in ICU for one week before dying. Autopsy confirmed spontaneous right intracerebral haemorrhage wit…
17y · Male·Ligature Compression of the Neck (Hanging) - Suicide
…bility related to relationship difficulties with his girlfriend Rhiannon. Despite involvement of multiple support services including mentors, youth workers, case workers, psychiatrists and his paediatrician, Adam develo…
53y · Male·unascertained
…nd area near Euroa, Victoria. His body was never found. The coroner concluded he likely intended to end his life. Clinically, this case highlights the importance of recognising psychosocial vulnerability in patients with…
87y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to cardiac arrest, with valvular hear…
An 87-year-old woman died following a CT-guided epidural injection at a private radiology clinic. Although she had undergone the procedure for spinal pain, the radiologist performed an epidural injection at the T12 level…
63y · Male·End stage ischaemic cardiomyopathy and chronic renal impairment
…ter two days of worsening shortness of breath. He was treated with antibiotics, intubation, and inotropic support in ICU. Despite medical intervention, his cardiac function did not improve and renal function remained po…
Unknown·Electrocution
… in terminally ill patients, particularly when combined with caregiver stress; (4) ensuring mental health support systems are in place for patients with chronic psychotic disorders, especially when refusing medication; …
47y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia in the setting of type 1 diabetes mellitus, previous cerebr…
… aspiration pneumonia at Austin Hospital. She had been living in specialist disability accommodation with support services. The coroner found no evidence of clinical mismanagement by disability service providers or hosp…
36y · Male·Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord infarction at level T6-conus and recurrent p…
…uding transected aorta and ruptured diaphragm. He received intensive hospital treatment over 8 weeks before life support was withdrawn. This case highlights the importance of driver vigilance and adherence to traffic law…
59y · Female·Multiple drug toxicity (propoxyphene, citalopram, oxazepam and others)
…depression with suicidal ideation. Despite psychiatric involvement and GP care, she remained resistant to supportive interventions and had clearly expressed her intention to end her life over several years. She self-adm…
71y · Male·undetermined - likely injuries sustained from fall at The Gap, but cannot exclud…
…rom The Gap in Torndirrup National Park, Albany. He had previously told family and friends he would end his life rather than undergo chemotherapy or palliative care if his cancer progressed. In early 2019, his PSA levels…
35y · Male·multiple injuries
… were non-survivable regardless of timing of CPR. The primary clinical lesson concerns the duty to preserve life and prompt provision of first aid in critical incidents. The case highlights the need for adequate training…
45y · Female·Complications of sepsis secondary to sacral pressure wound in a woman with genet…
… supine positioning) and aspiration prevention (requiring upright positioning). Although Aruma disability support staff who dressed the wound on 4-5 July 2024 had not completed formal pressure care training, the coroner…
30y · Male·Head injury; severe traumatic brain injury with global cerebral ischaemic injury…
…ry, and intracranial haemorrhage. He was transported to hospital with an unsurvivable injury and died after life support withdrawal. Blood alcohol level was 0.25g/dL. No medical errors are identifiable in this case; deat…
3y · Female·COMPLICATIONS FROM SEVERE CEREBRAL PALSY
…respiratory acidosis confirmed). Despite treatment for presumed chest sepsis and non-invasive ventilation support at Royal Children's Hospital ICU, her condition deteriorated over 20 days with progressive hypothermia, d…
59y · Female·Sepsis in a woman with epilepsy, cerebral palsy and haemochromatosis
…atients with complex chronic conditions; (2) ensuring family members are informed of and involved in end-of-life discussions; (3) maintaining accurate contemporaneous documentation, particularly regarding changes in care…
34y · Male·Hanging
…ed escalating distress about potential lengthy sentences, including explicit statements about not surviving life imprisonment. A cellmate noted depression and comments about family suicide. The coroner found screening an…
77y · Male·Complications of Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma
…e declined chemotherapy and opted for palliative care. His death from natural causes occurred during end-of-life care following his informed decisions and advance care directive. The coroner found no evidence that any as…
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