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260 results for hypoxic arrest

VIChospital2020-12-03

Finding into death of INFANT A

4y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in the setting strangulation by a roller blind …

A 4-year-old girl died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following accidental strangulation by a roller blind cord. She climbed onto beds…

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VIC2023-03-20

Finding into death of Keanne Liza Whittam

43y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to out of hospital cardiac arrest due…

…year-old woman with severe, undiscovered coronary artery atherosclerosis died from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest while in police custody at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. She had presented to ED 5 months earlier with leg ul…

cardiologyemergency medicinediagnosticheroin
VIChospital2019-09-17

Finding into death of Elizabeth Geiger

69y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia in a woman with intellectual disability

…t (Coloxyl and increased fluids). She collapsed the same evening and was resuscitated but suffered severe hypoxic brain injury during arrest. Autopsy revealed aspiration pneumonia with risk factors including her intelle…

general practiceintensive carecoloxyl
SAhospital2003-09-18

Coroner's Finding: NEWTON Ronald Luke

7y · Male·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to reflex cardiac arrest triggered by blunt…

A 7-year-old boy died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following a motor vehicle collision. He was seated on an unanchored booster seat…

intensive careemergency medicinesystem
VICcommunity2025-07-17

Finding into death of John Michael Jurdeczka

62y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest in setting of acute…

John Michael Jurdeczka, a 62-year-old man with autism, intellectual disability, and dysphagia, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following cardiac arrest caused by acute upper airway obstruction from a food bo…

speech pathologygeneral practicecommunicationsystemmorphine
VIChospital2019-10-29

Finding into death of Ms C

49y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest due to pulmonary th…

…ly). She was discharged after 4 days but suffered a pulmonary embolism en route home, resulting in cardiac arrest and death from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy. The coroner found medical management reasonable and appro…

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VIChospital2021-05-31

Finding into death of Ms Jane

13y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to gamma hydroxybutyrate toxicity

Jane, aged 13, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) toxicity following accidental overdose.…

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SA2016-09-22

Coroner's Finding: HENEKER Scott Maxwell

36y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during restrain…

Scott Maxwell Heneker, aged 36, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during physical restraint by a homeowner. The de…

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TAShome2022-02-18

Coroner's Finding: FL de-identified

17y · Unknown·hypoxic brain damage from out of hospital cardiac arrest

…aff and social worker. On 2 July 2020, he aspirated while drinking water, suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and died from hypoxic brain damage. Contributing factors included his underlying short bowel syndrome, li…

paediatric surgerygastroenterologydiagnosticdelay
SAaged care2019-05-29

Coroner's Finding: FIELD Glenda Rae

59y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to acute upper airway obstruction

Glenda Rae Field, aged 59, died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to acute upper airway obstruction by food bolus while eating dinner at her a…

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NSW2012-05-15

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29y · Female·Hypoxic Encephalopathy consequent upon Cardiorespiratory Arrest arising from eit…

…ril 2007. She developed anaphylaxis post-procedure (likely cephalosporin-triggered) with cardiorespiratory arrest. The attending GP sedationist administered adrenaline but failed to intubate effectively, leaving her seve…

general practiceobstetricsproceduralsystemcephalosporin
NSWhospital2016-03-11

Inquest into the death of Christopher Luke O'SULLIVAN

0y · Male·head injury of undetermined aetiology

…sented on 15 September 1993 with fixed pupils, cyanosis, and seizure-like activity, progressing to cardiac arrest. Autopsy revealed subdural, subarachnoid, and retinal haemorrhages. Expert pathologists reviewed the case …

forensic medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticdelay
VIChomePodcast2018-11-09

Finding into death of Le Hue Huynh

46y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiorespiratory arrest in the se…

Mrs Le Hue Huynh, 46, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiorespiratory arrest during the November 21, 2016 Thunderstorm …

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NTcommunity2004-12-14

Inquest into the death of Nikita Anderson

0y · Female·bronchopneumonia caused by hypoxic brain damage caused or contributed to by meni…

A 9-month-old Aboriginal girl died from bronchopneumonia caused by hypoxic brain damage following cardiorespiratory arrest due to meningitis and seizures. During resuscitation at a…

general practicepaediatricsproceduralsystemadrenaline
SAhome2025-03-31

Coroner's Finding: Constantine, Matthew Keith

33y · Male·hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to hanging with resuscitation

Matthew Keith Constantine, aged 33, died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following a hanging attempt while under home detention. He was released from pri…

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VIChospital2015-09-30

Finding into death of Kirat Singh

0y · Female·Global hypoxic-ischaemic injury of unknown cause

A three-day-old girl, Baby Kirat, died from global hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury sustained during co-sleeping with her mother in a hospital maternity ward on 9 Jul…

neonatologypaediatricsphenobarbital
NSWcommunity2020-10-30

COOK Grant Findings

28y · Male·Hypoxic brain injury as a result of a respiratory arrest, after inadequate respi…

…nd hit his head. He suffered a grand mal seizure with snoring/obstructed breathing, leading to respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and irreversible hypoxic brain injury. The coroner found that NSW Ambulance call taker Li…

paramedicineintensive carecommunicationdiagnosticadrenaline
SAcommunity2010-04-01

Coroner's Finding: HALLORAN James Gordon

52y · Male·hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest due to unknown aetiology

James Halloran, age 52, collapsed during chiropractic treatment and suffered cardiac arrest of unknown aetiology. He remained unconscious despite resuscitation and died from hypoxic-ischaemic enceph…

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VIChospital2021-10-25

Finding into death of MR XH

46y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic brain injury complicating a cardiac arrest during anaesthetic …

…lective inguinal hernia repair at a private hospital. During anaesthetic induction, he experienced cardiac arrest. The endotracheal tube (ETT) was visualized passing through the vocal cords, but likely became dislodged, …

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QLDhospital2025-05-01

Non-inquest findings into the death of an Indian citizen

23y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to near-drowning

…spite prompt CPR by lifeguards and paramedics with return of spontaneous circulation, he sustained severe hypoxic ischaemic brain injury and progressed to brain death. He died in hospital after extubation. The coroner n…

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