144 results for “resuscitation attempts”
16y · Male·multiple injuries
… km/h zone), colliding with a bus. The child suffered catastrophic injuries and died despite immediate resuscitation efforts by police and paramedics. The coroner found that multiple police intercept attempts were condu…
89y · Female·acute renal failure with severe electrolyte disturbance due to sigmoid volvulus …
…g and arranged surgical review. The patient deteriorated rapidly, became unresponsive, and died during resuscitation attempts. The coroner found detention was lawful and appropriate, with adequate care provided. The dea…
48y · Male·Fatal cardiac arrhythmia which was the result of obstructive sleep apnoea
…r ECGs was performed, and his QT interval prolongation risk from methadone was properly monitored. The resuscitation attempts on the morning of his death were also appropriate. The coroner noted that depot buprenorphine…
45y · Male·sepsis with infective endocarditis, right lobar pneumonia (with abscess formatio…
…etained under Mental Health Act by police. During police detention, he collapsed and despite immediate resuscitation attempts by police and ambulance personnel, he could not be revived. The coroner found the death was f…
38y · Male·Traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage due to complete tear of the vertebral artery …
…ed by another adult. He lost consciousness, went into cardiac arrest, and could not be revived despite resuscitation attempts. Toxicology revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.216 g/100 ml. The death resulted from…
57y · Male·Pneumonia
…and agitation. He was found unresponsive the following morning and despite immediate CPR and paramedic resuscitation attempts, could not be revived. Autopsy confirmed pneumonia, predominantly left-sided, with elevated C…
44y · Male·Crush injury of the torso sustained in a cement truck rollover collision
…nditions, contributed to the rollover. The driver was partially ejected and died despite immediate CPR resuscitation attempts at the health clinic. This case highlights the risks of heavy vehicle operation with loads th…
23y · Male·Unascertained
Umut Selek, aged 23, died in police custody following apprehension under the Mental Health Act 1986. He presented with acute agitation, aggression, and unusual strength after what appears to be a mental health or drug-re…
Female·meconium aspiration
Talisha Hildebrandt was stillborn at Ayr Hospital on 7 January 2007 due to meconium aspiration. The pregnancy was low-risk and managed appropriately. A CTG monitor showed concerning fetal heart rate changes, prompting ur…
33y · Male·Gunshot wound to the head
A 33-year-old man with paranoid schizophrenia, polysubstance dependence (amphetamines/cannabis), and chronic suicidal ideation died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He had been prescribed risperidone and …
29y · Male·multiple injuries
…ren activated, the motorcycle collided with it. The deceased was ejected and died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts. Post-mortem examination revealed multiple severe injuries and methylamphetamine at toxic-to-…
46y · Male·Coronary artery atherosclerosis with plaque rupture and acute myocardial infarct…
…diagnosis. He was last observed alive the evening before and found unresponsive the following morning. Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. The autopsy found no evidence of trauma or drugs contributing to death. Th…
75y · Male·End-stage renal disease, with hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, and diabete…
…outine haemodialysis on 12 July 2021, he suffered acute hypotension and loss of consciousness. Subsequent attempts at dialysis were unsuccessful due to intractable hypotension. The coroner found he received appropriate, …
63y · Male·massive pulmonary embolism due to immobilised left leg from torn Achilles tendon
…clinic review, he developed chest pain, back pain, and arm pain. He collapsed at home and died despite resuscitation attempts. The coronial medical consultant reviewed whether prophylactic anticoagulation should have be…
89y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition, with contributing factors of dysphagia an…
…e infections and declining oral intake. She was found unresponsive on a commode chair and died despite resuscitation attempts. The coroner found no clinical mismanagement. Key lessons include: recognising progressive dy…
36y · Male·Cardiorespiratory arrest complicating propofol administration for endodontic pro…
… in a dental office setting. He had undiagnosed borderline cardiomegaly. Despite appropriate immediate resuscitation, he did not survive. The coroner found that while propofol administration was appropriate, blood press…
61y · Female·Complications of pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis
A 61-year-old Vietnamese woman died from pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis while an involuntary psychiatric patient. She had been admitted following a suicide attempt and was placed on an Assess…
35y · Male·Hanging
Brent Reker, a 35-year-old prisoner with extensive history of suicide attempts (including hanging, overdose, and self-harm), died by hanging in Forbes Unit at Ravenhall Corrections Cen…
57y · Male·Aspiration of gastric content (due to choking on food)
…nd moved him to recovery position, but he became unresponsive with cyanosis. Despite CPR and paramedic resuscitation attempts, he could not be revived. The autopsy confirmed extensive aspiration into the trachea and bro…
20y · Female·Cerebral anoxia consequent upon a severe acute asthmatic event
…methonium. Expert analysis found this choice suboptimal but not causative of death. During two intubation attempts, vomiting/regurgitation occurred obscuring the vocal cords. The anaesthetist Dr G. successfully intubated…
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