108 results for “fluid resuscitation”
0y · Male·Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and massive subgaleal haemorrhage, both associat…
Baby X, born at Canberra Hospital after a prolonged labour, died at age 2 days from injuries sustained during birth. Two interlinked pathologies contributed to death: hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) from prolonged …
4y · Male·acute suppurative peritonitis following rupture of an inflamed vermiform appendi…
…ng due to communication difficulties, but findings were initially concerning then appeared to improve with fluid resuscitation. A surgeon reviewed the case and decided against immediate operation based on apparent clini…
81y · Male·Retropubic and retroperitoneal haemorrhage complicating pelvic fractures with co…
An 81-year-old man died from retropubic and retroperitoneal haemorrhage complicating pelvic fractures sustained in a fall at church. He was on warfarin for atrial fibrillation with an excessive INR of 4.6 at the time of …
50y · Male·myocardial infarction caused by coronary atherosclerosis
Desmond Jambajimba Tilmouth, a 50-year-old Aboriginal man, died of myocardial infarction from severe coronary atherosclerosis complicated by end-stage renal disease and an incarcerated strangulated umbilical hernia. He d…
62y · Male·hepatic encephalopathy due to acute renal failure
…e required higher-level care. Medical management in hospital included flexible sigmoidoscopy for bleeding, fluid resuscitation, and palliative care planning with family. The coroner found care, supervision, and treatmen…
89y · Female·Injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision (pedestrian)
…ic fractures, scapular fracture, and bladder perforation. Initial treatment at Footscray Hospital included fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion. She was transferred to Royal Melbourne Hospital where she developed r…
18y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision
…ry cause. The deceased was ejected from the vehicle on impact and died at Royal Perth Hospital despite resuscitation attempts.
55y · Male·Morphine toxicity, with contributing factors of ischemic heart disease, coronary…
Shane Paul Krog, a 55-year-old man, died from morphine toxicity complicated by ischemic heart disease, coronary atherosclerosis and rhabdomyolysis. He presented to Murgon Hospital (a 15-bed rural facility) following susp…
26y · Male·Brain death post mixed drug toxicity including MDMA and cocaine
…at the festival medical tent and received appropriate emergency treatment including seizure management and fluid resuscitation before transfer to ICU. He developed multi-organ failure and cerebral oedema with herniation…
79y · Female·Sepsis due to urinary tract infection with Group B streptococci
…the waiting room until found deceased at 2am. Expert evidence confirmed that early recognition, aggressive fluid resuscitation, and prompt antibiotics could have prevented death. The coroner found the delay unacceptable…
70y · Female·Severe dehydration and renal complications secondary to intestinal obstruction d…
…ia repair history sufficiently in investigating the ongoing symptoms. The patient appeared to improve with fluid resuscitation but harboured a strangulating small bowel obstruction that was only recognized as she deteri…
68y · Female·Coronary heart disease
…ology appointment arranged. She re-presented 48 hours later in acute pulmonary oedema and died despite resuscitation. Clinical lessons: inadequate length of stay for diagnostic clarity in acute heart failure; failure to…
7y · Female·cardiac tamponade due to total parenteral nutrition fluid leakage into the peric…
A 7-year-old girl with spina bifida died from cardiac tamponade caused by total parenteral nutrition (TPN) fluid leaking into the pericardial sac via a central venous line inserted during bowel obstruction surgery. Clin…
76y · Female·pulmonary embolism due to carcinomatosis
…ophylactic anticoagulation was delayed until day 3. She deteriorated acutely on day 6 and died despite resuscitation. The coroner found there was a significant delay in reaching the correct diagnosis and initiating appr…
16y · Male·transection of the liver and laceration of the inferior vena cava sustained in a…
…a major contributing factor. Emergency management was appropriate: rapid transport to hospital, aggressive fluid resuscitation, chest tube insertion, and emergency surgery were all timely and well-executed. Despite thre…
28y · Female·Anaphylactic reaction to anaesthetic drug (suxamethonium), with underlying coron…
…aphylaxis, inadequate vasopressor administration, failure to call for senior assistance promptly, and poor fluid management—the coroner found no evidence of criminal negligence. However, critical deficiencies in the ove…
0y · Male·dehydration complicating diarrhoea (aetiology unknown)
A 10-week-old infant in out-of-home care in a remote Western Australian community developed acute diarrhoea and fever one day after routine immunisation. Despite appropriate initial care by foster parents and timely hosp…
0y · Male·meconium aspiration syndrome complicated by persistent pulmonary hypertension
Baby C was born at 41 weeks and 2 days covered in thick meconium with respiratory distress. Key clinical failures included: (1) failure to respond to mother's request for induction at term+6 days; (2) failure to investig…
4y · Female·volvulus of the large intestine
Tahlia Rose Bembridge, a 4-year-old with Down syndrome and prior mid-gut volvulus, presented to Bunbury Hospital ED with vomiting and abdominal pain on 1 October 2015. Initial assessment excluded acute bowel obstruction.…
78y · Male·Complications of blood loss from femoral fracture sustained in harness riding in…
A 78-year-old man with ischaemic heart disease on warfarin sustained a compound femoral fracture with massive bleeding after a harness racing accident in a rural location. Despite exemplary prehospital care and timely he…
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