Coronial

96 results for acute cannabis intoxication

QLDcommunity2015-06-09

JE and JJ, two 16 year old boys

16y · Male·Hanging (ligature compression of neck)

…Queensland in 2008. JE's death was impulsive, occurring after paint sniffing and alcohol use combined with acute anger from assault by his sister. JJ's death followed deliberate ideation, with multiple documented suicid…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationalcohol
NSWhome2017-03-15

Inquest into the death of Meaghan Gardner

44y · Female·Acute bronchopneumonia complicating multi-drug toxicity (alprazolam, opiates, be…

…old woman with a history of respiratory problems, pneumonia, schizophrenia, and substance abuse, died from acute bronchopneumonia complicated by multi-drug toxicity (alprazolam, opiates, benzodiazepines, hydrocodone, qu…

respiratory medicinepsychiatrydelaycommunicationalprazolam
VIC2015-12-18

Finding into death of Odisseas Vekiaris

29y · Male·Unascertained causes on a background of agitated delirium state

…top to reassess. He was found unresponsive and pulseless upon arrival. Toxicology showed methamphetamine, cannabis, and medication metabolites. Clinical lessons: (1) GP Dr V. failed to follow up antipsychotic medication …

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystemrisperidone
NT2016-03-18

Inquest into the death of Styles Isaac King

30y · Male·traumatic asphyxiation

…s were essential to prevent similar deaths, particularly given contributing factors of obesity, alcohol intoxication, and use of prohibited restraint techniques.

emergency medicineparamedicineproceduralsystemalcohol
QLDcommunity2019-06-10

Coolwell, Shaun Charles

33y · Male·cardiorespiratory arrest during restraint, involving a predisposition to cardiac…

…ar-old Indigenous man died following police restraint and inappropriate midazolam administration during an acute drug-induced behavioural disturbance. Mr Coolwell sustained injuries while in acute methamphetamine-induce…

emergency medicinepharmacologydiagnosticcommunicationmethamphetamine
WAcommunity2024-04-26

Inquest into the Death of Warren John BULLOCK

49y · Male·Cardiac arrhythmia in a man with methylamphetamine effect and cardiomegaly

…The case highlights that underlying cardiac disease (cardiomegaly, coronary atherosclerosis) combined with acute methylamphetamine use and extreme physical stress can precipitate fatal arrhythmias, even in relatively yo…

methamphetamine
WAmental health- 11 April 2014

Inquest into the Death of Antoinette WILLIAMS

19y · Female·combined drug effect and myocarditis

A 19-year-old Aboriginal woman with alcohol and cannabis abuse died at Graylands Hospital from combined drug effect and myocarditis. Following two suicide attempt…

psychiatryemergency medicinemedicationcommunicationhaloperidol
NSWcommunity2026-02-05

Inquest into the deaths at Westfield Bondi Junction Volume 1

40y · Male·Victims: fatal stab wounds from knife attack; Joel Cauchi: fatal gunshot wounds …

Joel Cauchi, a 40-year-old man with chronic treatment-resistant schizophrenia, carried out a stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney on 13 April 2024, killing six people (Dawn Singleton, Jad…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemclozapine
SA2019-12-20

Coroner's Finding: MORGAN Martina

60y · Female·neck compression by ligature strangulation

… that Ms Morgan should have been classified as 'high need' rather than 'medium risk' based on her gross intoxication, reported suicidal history, PTSD diagnosis, and assertion of recent overdose. Mandatory 15-minute obser…

diagnosticcommunicationalcohol
TAScommunity2016-11-28

Coroner's Finding: Deaths from a Public Place

Suicide by intentional fall or jump from Tasman Bridge

…s but shared mental health vulnerabilities: depression, anxiety, substance use (alcohol and/or drugs), and acute stressors (relationship breakdown, grief, work stress, financial concerns). Coroner examined infrastructur…

psychiatrypublic healthalcohol
WA2016-10-18

Inquest into the Death of Giovani Wade RYAN

15y · Male·Severe traumatic brain injury resulting from motor vehicle crash

Giovani Wade Ryan, 15 years old, died from severe traumatic brain injury sustained when the stolen panel van in which he was a front seat passenger rolled at high speed on an unsealed intersection. Young intoxicated male…

emergency medicineintensive carealcohol
SAcommunity2005-03-14

Coroner's Finding: Ryan Kunmanara

Unknown·Multiple; Kunmanara Ward: neck compression due to hanging; Kunmanara Ken: exposu…

… Lands between May 2003 and March 2004. Ward (19) and Ryan (25) died by hanging with evidence of petrol intoxication. Ken (35) died from exposure after wandering away from care; he had severe brain damage from decades of…

psychiatryemergency medicinedelaysystempetrol
ACTcommunity2026-04-08

Inquest into the death of MK

18y · Male·drowning in a motor vehicle accident

MK, 18 years old, died by drowning after his car entered Isabella Pond following a motor vehicle accident. Witnesses observed him inhaling from a balloon-shaped object while driving through a roundabout. A large nitrous …

forensic medicinetoxicologysystemdelaynitrous oxide
NSWhospital2019-07-22

Inquest into the death of Nicholas Wells

24y · Male·Peritonitis secondary to a perforation of the small bowel

… either immediate exploratory surgery or strict close observation with senior review within hours. Drug intoxication should not delay surgical intervention when traumatic perforation is suspected. Clear escalation protoc…

emergency medicinesurgerydiagnosticcommunicationmethamphetamine
WAhome2004-06-04

Inquest into the Death of Paul John Long

37y · Male·Acute Aspiration Pneumonitis following on Quetiapine Ingestion

…37-year-old man with chronic schizoaffective disorder and alcohol dependence, died on 4 November 2002 from acute aspiration pneumonitis following quetiapine overdose. After presenting to Avro Clinic in May 2002 homeless…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemquetiapine
SA2005-03-14

Coroner's Finding: Ward Kunmanara

Unknown·Multiple causes including neck compression due to hanging (Ward, Ryan, Cooper) a…

This inquest into four deaths on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands involved multiple causes including hanging (three cases) and exposure with complications. Kunmanara Ward died by hanging while intoxicated with petrol; Kun…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystempetrol

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