Coronial

29 results for progressive neurological decline

NThospital2019-11-22

Inquest into the death of Lebron Douglas Martin

4y · Male·respiratory failure secondary to pneumonia on a background of Niemann Pick Type …

Lebron Martin was a 4-year-old Aboriginal child with Niemann-Pick Type C disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. He died from respiratory failure secondary to pneumonia in December 2017. F…

paediatricsneurologysystemcommunicationamoxicillin
VIC2025-03-31

Finding into death of George Platakis

54y · Male·Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia in a man with Huntington's Disease, with contrib…

…he case highlights risks of aspiration and respiratory infection in patients with Huntington's Disease, progressive neurological decline affecting swallowing, and the importance of appropriate specialist accommodation a…

neurologyrespiratory medicine
VIC2021-03-29

Finding into death of Brian Troy

64y · Male·Complications of a cerebral tumour in the setting of multiple medical comorbidit…

Brian Troy, a 64-year-old man with profound intellectual and physical disabilities including autism, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy, died from complications of a malignant cerebral tumour. He was diagnosed in January 2020 …

palliative careneurologyphenobarbital
VIChome2020-08-05

Finding into death of Maxwell Rowllings

69y · Male·Complications of Downs syndrome and dementia (palliated)

Maxwell Rowllings was a 69-year-old man with Down syndrome and dementia who died in supported group accommodation. He had complex medical needs including intellectual disability, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, severe dys…

general practiceemergency medicineatropine
QLDaged careNew2026-06-09

Non-inquest findings into the death of Mr M (2 of 3 linked pressure injury cases)

82y · Male·Multiorgan failure due to neurological failure due to Parkinson's disease with a…

…ate pressure relief implementation. Expert opinion concluded the wound represented an inevitable terminal decline rather than a treatable condition. Mr M died from multiorgan failure due to neurological failure from Par…

general practiceemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationcefalexin
SAhospital2020-11-02

Coroner's Finding: LAMB Dianne Patricia

67y · Female·disseminated adenocarcinoma of the colon

…placed on Mental Health Act Inpatient Treatment Orders to enable treatment and protect others. Her health declined and the family consented to palliative care. She died from disseminated adenocarcinoma. The coroner foun…

oncologypsychiatrydexamethasone
NThospital2017-08-10

Inquest into the death of Ruby Blitner

7y · Female·respiratory failure from severe scoliosis due to Murray Valley encephalitis

…severe scoliosis caused by Murray Valley encephalitis acquired at age two. Her clinical course involved progressive respiratory compromise, recurrent aspiration pneumonia, and progressive spinal deformity. The coroner f…

paediatricsinfectious diseases
SAhospital2013-03-27

Coroner's Finding: SMITH Norman Ebanezer John

54y · Male·Respiratory failure due to aspiration pneumonia and acute autonomic and sensory …

…on. Despite treatment with hypertonic saline and antibiotics, he deteriorated with pulmonary oedema and progressive neurological decline. The coroner found his treatment generally appropriate but noted two concerns: poo…

psychiatryintensive caresystemcommunicationantipsychotics
VIChomePodcast2023-12-11

Finding into death of Shane Michael Tuck

38y · Male·hanging

…ing full contact training, implementing independent medical assessment at games, comprehensive baseline neurological testing, mandatory mouthguard accelerometers for monitoring head impacts, and explicit education about …

neurologypsychiatrycocaine

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