568 results for “overdose”
36y · Male·Cardiac failure associated with intravenous methylamphetamine abuse and exertion
A 36-year-old man died from cardiac failure associated with intravenous methylamphetamine abuse and exertion. He had injected methylamphetamine and subsequently engaged in intense physical activity (running, climbing fen…
83y · Female·Pentobarbitone toxicity
Beverley Broadbent, 83, died from pentobarbitone toxicity after deliberately taking a lethal dose to end her life. Her GP, Dr C., who had known of her long-standing intention to die and had even discussed what he might c…
52y · Female·ischaemic and hypertensive heart disease
…cological findings were likely explained by post-mortem redistribution from the stomach rather than acute overdose. The death was not preventable based on available clinical information.
50y · Female·Cyanide toxicity
…person directly caused or contributed to her death, and concluded the manner of death was accidental drug overdose, noting she may have intended self-harm rather than completed suicide. Both Sigma-Aldrich and the NSW Pha…
52y · Male·clozapine toxicity
…en substantial quality-of-life benefits and complex underlying cardiac/metabolic pathology. No medication overdose occurred. A carer slept during night shift but this was unlikely causative. The coroner made no recommend…
48y · Male·Mixed prescription drug and ethanol toxicity (promethazine, citalopram and ethan…
A 48-year-old male died from mixed prescription drug and ethanol toxicity after consuming an entire packet of promethazine tablets (approximately 80mg) while significantly intoxicated following a day of heavy alcohol con…
27y · Male·Dextromethorphan toxicity
Mr ZJF, a 27-year-old man with a longstanding history of schizophrenia, polysubstance use disorder, and depression, died from dextromethorphan toxicity. He was subject to a Community Treatment Order at the time of death …
45y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity
Dr JR, a 45-year-old anaesthetist, died from mixed drug toxicity after self-administering intravenous propofol and alfentanil at home. He had access to anaesthetic agents through his workplace. The coroner found this was…
20y · Female·injury caused by hanging
…ced interruptions in psychological support. Following discharge from hospital in August 2009 after a drug overdose, attempts to arrange private psychological services were unsuccessful. The coroner identified a significa…
23y · Male·Beta-phenylethylamine toxicity
A 23-year-old Army private died from beta-phenylethylamine toxicity after ingesting excessive quantities of this supplement purchased online. He had a history of low mood, fatigue, and anxiety, and had self-medicated wit…
28y · Female·combined drug toxicity (heroin and prescribed psychiatric medications)
Priscilla Stephenson, a 28-year-old Aboriginal woman with longstanding mental illness and polysubstance abuse, died from combined drug toxicity (heroin plus prescribed psychiatric medications) shortly after discharge fro…
35y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity (alcohol and diazepam)
A 35-year-old man with a history of drug and alcohol addiction died from mixed drug toxicity (alcohol 0.37 g/100mL and diazepam) after being removed from a coach at Beaufort. He had consumed a large bottle of Jim Beam on…
74y · Male·Mixed prescription drug toxicity (codeine, paracetamol, mirtazapine, promethazin…
A 74-year-old man with multiple chronic conditions including cerebellar ataxia, COPD, depression and anxiety died from mixed prescription drug toxicity. He had cognitive impairment affecting medication management and hab…
38y · Male·The combined effect of Methylamphetamine Toxicity and prolonged restraint in a p…
Jason Rea, a 38-year-old chronic methamphetamine user, died following a high-speed collision on the M1 Freeway while driving under the influence. After the crash, he became aggressive and agitated, requiring restraint by…
56y · Male·acute pentobarbitone toxicity
Ross Martin, a 56-year-old man with a long history of depression, died from acute pentobarbitone (Nembutal) toxicity obtained online, combined with toxic levels of zopiclone, less than two weeks after premature discharge…
21y · Male·complications of ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
…r 2018 after hanging himself. He had a history of trauma, depression, drug abuse, and prior self-harm and overdose attempts. Key clinical lessons include: the failure to maintain continuity of mental health care after hi…
59y · Male·opiate toxicity
Massimo Suklan, a 59-year-old man with schizo-affective disorder, chronic pain, liver disease and hepatitis, died from opiate toxicity while living in primitive conditions at a mining camp near Lightning Ridge. He had re…
47y · Male·Combined drug toxicity (heroin, amphetamines, hydroxyrisperidone, olanzapine)
Jay Joseph Harrison, a 47-year-old homeless man with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, died from combined drug toxicity involving heroin, amphetamines, hydroxyrisperidone, and olanzapine. He was found unconscious…
43y · Male·compression of the neck due to hanging
…der a Level 2 Inpatient Treatment Order. He was admitted after a high-lethality suicide attempt involving overdose and carbon monoxide exposure, presenting with major depression and active suicidal ideation. Death occurr…
38y · Male·Aspiration of Gastric Content and Combined Drug Toxicity (Methadone, Benzodiazep…
A 38-year-old man died from aspiration of gastric content secondary to combined drug toxicity involving methadone, benzodiazepines, olanzapine and alprazolam. He had confused the day of the week and self-administered two…
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