Coronial

88 results for central monitoring

WA2004-10-14

Inquest into the Death of Charles Raymond Gamble

30y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

… the neck while in lawful custody in an AIMS transport vehicle travelling from Perth Watch-house to Perth Central Law Courts. He had recently confessed to sexual offences against juveniles, had a history of suicide atte…

communicationsystemmirtazapine
QLD2015-11-04

Spence, John Michael

51y · Male·Combined effects of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and seizure activity …

… the Code Blue incident. The prison subsequently implemented improved documentation systems, vital signs monitoring, and ECG screening for patients over 50 on reception.

emergency medicinecardiologydiagnosticcommunicationcaffeine
VIC2023-12-01

Finding into death of J ZA

17y · Female·Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) toxicity

…d that BSV residential care workers lacked awareness of the 2015 substance use policy requiring 5-minute monitoring intervals for substance-affected sleeping youths, signs of deterioration, and consciousness assessment p…

communicationsystemgamma-hydroxybutyrate
ACThospital2016-12-16

AN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF PAUL FENNESSY

21y · Male·combined effect of a cocktail of drugs causing central nervous system depression…

…lures included inability to detect prescription drug misuse across multiple providers, lack of real-time monitoring of controlled medicines, and emphasis on patient self-referral rather than proactive care for someone cl…

emergency medicinepsychiatrycommunicationsystemmethadone
VIChome2018

Finding into death of Catherine Louise Haley

29y · Female·Blunt force injuries to the head

…arch 2018. Robertson displayed escalating controlling and possessive behaviour including obsessive phone monitoring, surveillance of Ms Haley's social media accounts, and accusations of infidelity. On the evening of her …

forensic medicine
WA

Inquest into the Death of Dragan JACOVIC

63y · Male·ischaemic heart disease

…level intervention, survival probability was less than 20%. No failures in medical care, supervision, or monitoring were identified. Care standards met or exceeded community standards.

cardiologypsychiatryolanzapine
WA2004-12-14

Inquest into the Death of Damien George Garlett

18y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)

…r. Although initially placed on the Disturbed and Vulnerable list with recommendations for mental health monitoring and psychological follow-up, these recommendations were not implemented. A prior alleged hanging attempt…

psychiatrypsychologydiagnosticcommunication
VIChome2020-06-12

Finding into death of Daniel Isaac Semple

39y · Male·Multiple drug toxicity (methadone, diazepam, oxazepam, carbamazepine, levetirace…

A 39-year-old man with epilepsy and opioid dependence died from multiple drug toxicity involving methadone, benzodiazepines (diazepam, oxazepam), antiepileptics (carbamazepine, levetiracetam), and mirtazapine. He was pre…

general practiceaddiction medicinediagnosticmedicationmethadone
ACThome2018-12-20

Inquest into the death of Lesley Kaye Hasleby

61y · Female·respiratory failure consistent with end-stage chronic obstructive airways disord…

…dence died from respiratory failure. Her general practitioner prescribed a contraindicated combination of central nervous system depressants (dothiepin and oxazepam) for years without adequate in-person review. Critical…

general practicerespiratory medicinediagnosticcommunicationdosulepin
VIChome2021-02-24

Finding into death of AAC

29y · Male·Combined drug toxicity (pregabalin, dihydrocodeine, tramadol, temazepam, lorazep…

…ber vigilance, identity verification, awareness of gabapentinoid abuse risk, and expansion of SafeScript monitoring could have prevented this death.

general practicetoxicologydiagnosticsystempregabalin
QLDhospital2018-02-21

Barichello, Daniele Antony - Non-inquest findings

43y · Male·Multi-organ failure with coagulopathy secondary to acute exacerbation of chronic…

…s with symptomatic obstructive hydrocephalus at risk of rapid deterioration require ICU-level continuous monitoring, not general ward care; (2) deteriorating neurological symptoms warrant urgent surgical intervention, no…

neurosurgeryintensive carediagnosticdelaytramadol
VIChospital2024-09-26

Finding into death of FH C

11y · Male·Sepsis

An 11-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD level 3), ADHD, and obesity died from sepsis on 20 June 2022. He presented to Rosebud Hospital ED on 14 June with fever, vomiting, and low blood pressure, was dischar…

emergency medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticcommunicationrisperidone
VIChome2012-07-18

Finding into death of Joshua Meloury_Kaup

15y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity (morphine, 7-aminoclonazepam, fluoxetine, sertraline)

Joshua Meloury-Kaup, a 15-year-old boy with ADHD, anxiety disorder, and chronic sleep disturbance, died from mixed drug toxicity after ingesting his grandmother's medications (morphine, benzodiazepine, sertraline) while …

paediatricspsychiatrysystemcommunicationmorphine
VIChome2021-07-27

Finding into death of Daniel Joseph Herbert

37y · Male·Combined drug toxicity (methadone, fentanyl, diazepam and pregabalin)

Daniel Joseph Herbert, aged 37, died from combined drug toxicity involving methadone, fentanyl, diazepam and pregabalin. He had a 17-year history of opioid dependence stemming from prescription OxyContin for a work-relat…

general practiceaddiction medicinecommunicationsystemmethadone
SAhospital2000-05-31

Coroner's Finding: DELLATORRE Natale

54y · Male·respiratory failure and acute renal failure due to rhabdomyolysis following trau…

…or given rhabdomyolysis's rarity in isolated thigh injury. Staff at Glenside Hospital provided exemplary monitoring post-injury. Once rhabdomyolysis became established, his death became almost inevitable despite comprehe…

emergency medicinepsychiatrydiagnosticadrenaline
SAhospital2011-09-19

Coroner's Finding: FERME Susan Jane

47y · Female·acute subendocardial septal myocardial infarction complicating hypertension and …

…ignificant family history of early cardiac disease presented to a country hospital ED with acute crushing central chest pain (10/10), shortness of breath, and sweating after experiencing prodromal episodes over several …

emergency medicinegeneral practicediagnosticcommunicationglyceryl trinitrate
VICcommunity2020-11-19

Finding into death of 2017 Bourke Street Incident

Blunt force traumatic injuries from vehicle strike: Matthew Poh Chuan Si, Thalia…

On 20 January 2017, a vehicle was deliberately driven through crowds on Bourke Street in Melbourne's Central Business District, killing six people: Matthew Poh Chuan Si (33), Thalia Hakin (10), Yosuke Kanno (25), J…

ACThospital2025-02-26

Inquest Into The Death Of Jessica Hilary Bovill

43y · Female·Severe diffuse hypoxic brain injury caused by administration of supratherapeutic…

A 43-year-old woman died from severe diffuse hypoxic brain injury caused by excessive sodium bicarbonate administration during treatment of amitriptyline overdose. The treating ED consultant prescribed sodium bicarbonate…

emergency medicinetoxicologymedicationcommunicationamitriptyline
QLDhospital2016-02-17

Dickinson, Rick Dudley

55y · Male·Cardiac tamponade due to ruptured aortic dissection (Type A) against a backgroun…

…ck Dickinson, a 55-year-old man, presented to St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital after experiencing severe central chest pain and lower back pain with numbness at the gym. The treating senior doctor failed to adequately …

emergency medicinepathologydiagnosticcommunicationmorphine
NSWcommunityPodcast2016-03-15

Inquest into the death of Tommy NGO

19y · Male·ischaemic brain injury after cardiac arrest, brought about by blunt force injuri…

…priate but encouraged voluntary improvements including first aid training, improved supervision, fatigue monitoring, and formal safety records.

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