101 results for “ventilation support”
54y · Female·complications related to post-polio syndrome and chronic respiratory weakness; n…
…sed lung function (13% predicted capacity) and was transitioning from an iron lung to positive pressure ventilation with incomplete physiological assessment. Multiple factors likely contributed: chronic respiratory musc…
37y · Male·hypoxic brain injury secondary to cardiac arrest as a result of bowel volvulus
A 37-year-old man with intellectual disability, autism, and Hirschsprung's disease living in supported residential care died from hypoxic brain injury secondary to cardiac arrest caused by bowel volvulus. H…
33y · Male·Multi-organ failure due to sepsis on a background of severe ischaemic cardiomyop…
…ration. He presented to hospital on 30 November 2016 severely septic with cellulitis, requiring intensive support including ECMO and mechanical ventilation. Despite maximal medical therapy, he died three days later. The…
50y · Male·Sepsis of unknown organism in respiratory
…duced left lung air entry and mottled skin. Despite intravenous antibiotics, fluids, and non-rebreather ventilation, his condition deteriorated and comfort care was initiated. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate…
29y · Male·blunt trauma of the chest
…nd a paramedic (who worked part-time at the bike park). Advanced interventions including bag-valve-mask ventilation, emergency decompression with a bicycle spoke under remote consultant guidance, CPR, and helicopter ret…
3y · Female·COMPLICATIONS FROM SEVERE CEREBRAL PALSY
…f sepsis (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 hypo…
5y · Male·Acute bronchopneumonia and diffuse alveolar damage due to acute rheumatic cardit…
…ess were underestimated. Early recognition of the critical acuity could have prompted earlier respiratory support and different retrieval arrangements. The case demonstrates how cognitive biases (diagnostic momentum, fr…
45y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia with acquired brain injury as a contributing factor
…ess, and he was then appropriately transported to hospital. At hospital, he was intubated for respiratory support but suffered a cardiac arrest during the procedure, with initial misplacement of the endotracheal tube. T…
38y · Female·Pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to deep venous thrombosis due to promethazin…
…e ingested 50 promethazine tablets at her SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) home while under 24/7 support worker supervision. She was admitted to ICU at Casey Hospital where she developed aspiration pneumonia, s…
2y · Male·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy
…re retrieval. Resuscitation commenced at scene around 15-20 minutes after delivery. Despite advanced life support, Baby M suffered irreversible hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy from prolonged oxygen deprivation and aspi…
55y · Male·Unascertained
…(DIC). Despite appropriate and intensive clinical management including emergency intubation, mechanical ventilation, vasopressor support, and continuous renal replacement therapy, he died within hours of admission. The …
0y · Male·Complications of VATER syndrome and sacrococcygeal teratoma
…d from complications of these conditions. He was born prematurely at 30 weeks, requiring intubation and ventilation, and remained in Perth Children's Hospital for over 5 months with multiple complex medical conditions r…
1y · Male·Global cerebral ischaemia in an infant with upper airway obstruction
NB, a 14-month-old with a tracheostomy requiring overnight nursing support in foster care, suffered a cardiac arrest on 17 December 2016 that resulted in severe hypoxic brain injur…
33y · Male·cerebral hypoxia due to compression of the neck (suspension)
… venlafaxine and had relationship stressors, he exhibited protective factors including employment, family support and future plans. The coroner identified no preventable factors or systemic failures and made no recommen…
16y · Male·severe traumatic brain injury
A 16-year-old male died from severe traumatic brain injury sustained when struck by a motor vehicle while riding an unlit, unmaintained scooter on the Lyell Highway at dusk. He was wearing dark clothing and no helmet. Th…
78y · Male·COVID-19 pneumonitis on a background of ANCA nephropathy, hypertension, and diab…
…rince of Wales Hospital. His condition deteriorated with pneumonitis and renal dysfunction despite oxygen support. A palliative care approach was adopted in accordance with his wishes against mechanical ventilation. The…
67y · Male·Raised intracranial pressure due to head injuries from a fall
…ral and subarachnoid haemorrhage, brain contusions, and raised intracranial pressure. Despite maximal ICU support including intracranial pressure monitoring and medications, he did not regain consciousness. After 13 day…
51y · Female·Aspiration in the setting of end stage down syndrome
…s despite neurologist documentation of worsening swallow function in June 2018; and undated communication support information with no formal communication assessment. These deficiencies meant staff lacked current, speci…
1y · Unknown·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy post cardiac arrest due to nicotine toxicity
…as 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 resulting from a momentary lapse …
36y · Male·Hypoxic/ischaemic encephalopathy and hanging
Glenn Hayes, a 36-year-old male, was found hanging in his garage on 5 February 2013 and died 3 days later at Northern Hospital from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy. He had experienced major life stressors including busi…
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