373 results for “life support”
55y · Female·Refractory seizures secondary to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (palliated)
…seizure management protocol were developed collaboratively with her treating team, family, and disability support staff. Care was transitioned to palliative settings with appropriate escalation pathways. The coroner fou…
65y · Male·Metastatic lung cancer
… cancer with timely diagnosis, specialist consultation, and family-centred decision-making regarding end-of-life care.
48y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia complicating progressive degenerative neurological disorder…
…lties. He had been in specialist disability accommodation since age 30 with appropriate multidisciplinary support. From early 2022, his condition declined with frequent chest infections and choking episodes due to inabi…
43y · Male·Hanging
…er with bipolar affective disorder, died by suicide following a distressing telephone call with the Child Support Agency (CSA) regarding a substantial increase in child support. Critical clinical lessons include the imp…
62y · Female·Metastatic Breast Cancer
…er at a palliative care unit. She had resided in residential care since childhood with substantial family support. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, her condition became metastatic in August 2011. She received appro…
38y · Female·Pentobarbital toxicity
…he importance of early discussion about advance care planning, palliative care options, and psychological support for patients and carers managing terminal neurodegenerative conditions.
56y · Female·Complications of motor neuron disease
…man with motor neuron disease diagnosed in 2014, died from complications of her disease while residing in supported disability accommodation. She had a PEG tube for feeding and required nocturnal ventilation. An advance…
65y · Female·bowel cancer
… 65, died from bowel cancer at her home in Wangaratta on 27 December 2020. She was residing in disability support accommodation provided by Scope Australia. Ms Johnston had received appropriate palliative care following…
Female·self-inflicted death
…ed to trauma and attachment issues; (4) Significant care plan changes (adoption hold) require therapeutic support to help the child process them; (5) Multiple agencies must coordinate to recognise cumulative risk factor…
36y · Male·Multiple stab wounds to the chest and blunt force trauma to the head
…e. Kumar died from multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma inflicted by Parashar, who then took her own life. The case reveals systemic issues in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities experienc…
46y · Male·Respiratory arrest secondary to acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma caused by…
…ion and respiratory arrest. Adrenaline, available but not administered by untrained nurses, would have been lifesaving. Multiple system failures contributed: hospital operated without on-site doctor; nurse in charge lack…
56y · Female·Small bowel obstruction and aspiration pneumonitis in the setting of motor neuro…
…isease progression. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate clinical management or care by either the supported independent living provider or hospital staff that caused or contributed to her death. The death result…
23y · Male·complications of blunt force head injuries
…kerb. He suffered a fractured skull and severe brain injury requiring a tracheostomy tube for respiratory support. Despite numerous life-saving medical interventions, he remained profoundly neurologically impaired and e…
61y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia in a man with cerebral palsy
…on pneumonia complicated by cerebral palsy. He presented to hospital on 29 March 2024, initially had end-of-life care initiated, then improved and was being discharged home. He suffered a fatal aspiration event on 9 Apri…
57y · Male·Complications of congenital rubella (palliated)
…was not resuscitated per his advance care plan. The death was natural and expected in the context of end-of-life care. Care was commended as compassionate and appropriate.
51y · Female·Sigmoid volvulus in the setting of COVID-19 infection
… quality of care provided and explicitly noted Caroline received excellent professional care throughout her life. The case highlights the challenges of managing acute surgical pathology in severely disabled patients with…
60y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia in the setting of advanced Huntington's disease
…ntington's should ensure comprehensive advance care planning, appropriate palliative measures, and family support regarding the natural progression of disease.
84y · Female·Complications associated with Diabetes Mellitus (likely hyperosmolar hyperglycae…
…eveloped acute semiconsciousness and agitation. The clinical nurse consultant (CNC) and GP initiated end-of-life palliative care after family consultation. The CNC administered 10mg subcutaneous morphine (the highest pre…
41y · Female·Metastatic oesophageal carcinoma
Catherine Myee Drinkwater, 41, died of metastatic oesophageal cancer diagnosed in June 2022. She lived in Supported Disability Accommodation as an NDIS participant with multiple comorbidities including Asperger's syndro…
66y · Male·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery atherosclerosis
…taneous coronary intervention or thrombolysis. His condition deteriorated and he was transitioned to end-of-life comfort care, dying on 15 April 2025. The coroner found no issues with clinical management by either the ac…
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