231 results for “respiratory symptoms”
68y · Male·Pneumonia on a background of interstitial lung disease
…y, and interstitial lung disease, died from pneumonia. He had been under medical review for progressive respiratory symptoms since 2019. In early December 2021, his condition deteriorated despite GP and respiratory clin…
73y · Male·Combined effects of ischaemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary di…
…s, plus severe COPD with emphysema. On the evening before death, he presented to the prison clinic with respiratory symptoms (sore throat, phlegm), received cough medication and a new inhaler, and returned to his cell f…
5y · Male·Pneumococcal meningitis (fulminant, serotype 29)
… meningitis (serotype 29) on 23 April 2010. He was examined by his paediatrician on 19 April with upper respiratory symptoms and appeared well with no concerning signs. Over the following days, he developed vomiting, ph…
70y · Female·Unknown
…rly persons living alone and the importance of community outreach. Earlier medical intervention for her respiratory symptoms or greater social contact might have identified acute deterioration.
56y · Male·Unascertained (likely natural causes)
…bert Louis Gerrard, a 56-year-old man with longstanding muscular dystrophy, osteoporosis, scoliosis and respiratory issues, died in supported residential care. He reported feeling unwell on 6 September 2019; a locum doc…
36y · Male·Metastatic non-seminomatous germ cell tumour
…re identified, the case highlights the importance of early recognition and appropriate investigation of respiratory symptoms in vulnerable populations with intellectual disability, ensuring timely palliative care discus…
56y · Male·coronary atherosclerosis
…osis affecting all three main coronary arteries. He presented to his GP on 17 and 21 February 2020 with respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever) attributed to a chest infection. Critical clinical lesson:…
57y · Female·metastatic lung carcinoma
…e was managed with palliative care but remained an involuntary patient due to her poor insight, psychotic symptoms, and inability to self-care. She was transferred to Greenwich Hospital's palliative care unit on 20 March…
73y · Male·Lung cancer (squamous cell carcinoma)
…o 5-year gaps between appointments. A trade instructor persuaded him to see a doctor in April 2018 when respiratory symptoms developed. Dr J. appropriately diagnosed advanced lung malignancy and referred him to hospital…
52y · Male·Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Neville Towner, a 52-year-old man serving a life sentence, died from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to severe community-acquired pneumonia. He presented to hospital on …
50y · Female·acute heart failure in association with acute on chronic obstructive airways dis…
…onary atherosclerosis, and obesity on 19 September 2007 at Graylands Hospital. She had developed flu-like symptoms on 12 September 2007 and was prescribed antibiotics by Dr K., though she refused chest X-ray. After 17 Se…
17y · Male·drowning due to or as a consequence of cardiomegaly
… secondary to cardiac arrhythmia causing loss of consciousness. The deceased also had asthma and recent respiratory tract infection. The coroner found that improved rescue protocols would likely not have prevented this …
56y · Male·fatal cardiac arrhythmia due to complications from acute bronchopneumonia and ar…
… Heavy alcohol use prior to custody had suppressed his immune system. He presented with only non-specific symptoms (nausea, reduced appetite) without typical pneumonia signs. The coroner found that pneumonia diagnosis wo…
63y · Male·Metastatic carcinoma of the lung
… at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, died from metastatic lung carcinoma on 11 May 2008. He presented with symptoms consistent with his known chronic conditions (asthma, COPD, silicosis from occupational exposure) but the…
50y · Male·Unascertained
…tion, poor diet, and limited medical engagement. In early January 2024, he reported headaches and cardiac symptoms (tachycardia, palpitations) to his workplace contact. He had two prior ED presentations and two GP visits…
17y · Male·Diabetic ketoacidosis
…ea (40 bpm), hypothermia and signs of dehydration, but attributed his presentation to anxiety and upper respiratory infection. They did not take a blood glucose level or transport him to hospital. He died from diabetic …
73y · Male·metastatic carcinoma of the lung with palliation
…ent (2013), a chest X-ray showed COPD but this diagnosis was not formally documented or managed despite respiratory symptoms. The coroner identified missed opportunities for optimal follow-up during annual health assess…
46y · Male·Diffuse Alveolar Damage (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) as a consequence o…
Anthony Kenneth Hansen, a 46-year-old inmate at Maryborough Correctional Centre, presented with flu-like symptoms on 24 August 2003 and was appropriately evaluated by visiting medical officers. Despite timely antibiotic…
76y · Male·pneumonia and exacerbation of chronic obstructive airway disease
…ive airway disease at Noarlunga Hospital. He was admitted with acute alcohol withdrawal, confusion, and respiratory symptoms. A Level 1 inpatient treatment order was appropriately imposed when he attempted to leave desp…
41y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia
…ical disorder living in supported residential care, died from aspiration pneumonia complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome. She developed symptoms of gastroenteritis on 24-25 August 2019, progressing to respi…
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