Coronial

450 results for emergency procedures training

NSWhomePodcast2024-02-23

Inquest into the death of Natasha Lechner

39y · Female·Sudden cardiac arrhythmia following the administration of Kambo frog toxin

…hmia triggered by Kambo frog toxin administration during a ceremony. She had completed Kambo practitioner training and was participating in a paired ceremony with Victoria Sinclair, who administered the toxin via burns t…

cardiologytoxicologydelaysystemkambo frog toxin
VIChospital2014-08-29

Finding into death of Noella Rae Clohesy

62y · Female·Multi-organ failure due to lacerated abdominal aorta complicating laparoscopic b…

A 62-year-old woman died from multi-organ failure caused by a lacerated abdominal aorta sustained during elective laparoscopic gastric band surgery in 2006. The aorta was cut by a Visiport trocar blade at the start of th…

general surgeryanaesthesiaproceduralcommunication
QLD2023-08-31

DODUNSKI, Gareth Leo

21y · Male·Gross cerebral trauma due to multiple comminuted depressed fractures of skull du…

…g button on the confusing HMI screen. Systemic failures contributed: inadequate engineering controls (no emergency stop on the driller's screen, reliance on E-Stop as routine isolation rather than emergency measure), in…

occupational and environmental healthdiagnosticsystem
QLD2008-06-06

Irwin, Ross Frederick

49y · Male·Drowning resulting from capsizing of commercial fishing vessel

…buting to his death were: inadequate crew induction (new deckhand on first voyage received minimal safety training), lack of safety drills despite documented procedures, poor safety culture with resistance to using safet…

occupational and environmental healthemergency medicineproceduralsystem
VICaged care2017-11-15

Finding into death of Garry Serve

82y · Male·Trauma related intracerebral haemorrhage

…matic intracerebral haemorrhage. Key clinical lessons: staff escorting residents off-site lacked specific training on wheelchair safety and off-site protocols; the wheelchair brakes were not engaged before the resident w…

geriatric medicineemergency medicineproceduralcommunicationfluoxetine
QLDPodcast2020-02-24

Goodchild, Kate; Dorsett, Luke; Low, Cindy & Araghi, Roozbeh

Multiple severe internal and external injuries as a result of multiple compressi…

…res included: no automated water level monitoring; independent control of conveyor and pumps; inadequate emergency stops; poor maintenance practices; absence of holistic engineering risk assessments over 30 years; inade…

systemdelay
ACTcommunity1999-02-26

In The Matter Of The Death Of Warren Geoffrey Ianson

Male·Transection of the aorta with exsanguination caused by gunshot wounds to the mid…

…' but this information was not conveyed to responders. Better systemic coordination, information systems, training on mental health crises, and community support could have potentially prevented the tragedy.

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemdiazepam
NTcommunity2026-01-23

Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Johnson

45y · Male·Environmental exposure and dehydration

…l safety and engagement with Aboriginal clients; failure to communicate critical risk information during emergency calls (000 calls not properly coded); absence of structured procedures for missing person reporting; poo…

geriatric medicinepsychiatrycommunicationsystem
QLD2023-11-17

MOLAYEE, Omid

43y · Male·Gunshot wounds to the chest, with other significant conditions noted as thermal …

…mmand structure deficiencies were identified but officers acted under extreme time pressure; and enhanced training on self-immolation incidents and officer welfare support were recommended.

systemcommunicationmethamphetamine
TAS2021-08-09

Coroner's Finding: Negga, Retbe Chide

50y · Male·blunt trauma of the abdomen, pelvis and legs

…guarded 150mm gap adjacent to moving wheels with no risk assessment conducted; (4) absence of documented procedures or supervision of unsafe practices. The hospital provided appropriate emergency and trauma care but the …

trauma surgeryemergency medicinesystemcommunicationketamine
NSWcommunity2014-07-18

Inquest into the death of Pat MORENA

24y · Male·Combination of factors including methylamphetamine toxicity, physical exertion, …

…duals with stimulant intoxication and obesity face elevated sudden death risk, even during lawful arrest procedures.

forensic medicinetoxicologysystemmethamphetamine
VIChospital2015-08-28

Finding into death of Moufid Sawan

61y · Male·Complications of cutaneous burns

A 61-year-old man with severe chronic schizophrenia and extensive history of arson, suicide attempts and self-harm was admitted as a voluntary patient to a psychiatric inpatient unit and later made involuntary. Despite c…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationdiagnosticrisperidone
NThospital2010-09-10

Inquest into the death of Adam Francis Chandler

20y · Male·acute haemorrhage and blunt abdominal trauma

Adam Chandler, a 20-year-old university student, died from acute haemorrhage and blunt abdominal trauma 15.5 hours after sustaining a severe internal injury. He was hit with a heavy potted plant (approximately 20kg) whil…

emergency medicinetrauma surgerycommunicationproceduralalcohol
QLD2008-06-20

Watson, Christina Mae

26y · Female·Drowning

A 26-year-old American woman died by drowning while scuba diving on the Yongala shipwreck during her honeymoon. The coroner accepted drowning as the cause of death but did not accept accidental explanations (arrhythmia, …

forensic medicine
VICcommunity2012-09-20

Finding into death of Jason Kenneth Chapman

31y · Male·gunshot wounds to chest

…en Chapman rushed at them with a knife raised. Clinical lessons include the need for better mental health training for police, earlier involvement of specialist mental health crisis teams, and more coordinated incident m…

psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemantipsychotic medication
QLDcommunity2011-11-03

Charlesworth, Natarsha

22y · Female·cardio-respiratory arrest as a consequence of drowning in freshwater

…ions were inadequate to prevent rafters reaching entrapment zones; and formal documented risk assessment procedures were lacking. The coroner emphasised that formal risk management processes with documented procedures, h…

emergency medicineintensive caresystemdelay
VICcommunity2024-08-14

Finding into death of Brent Robert TRICKEY

37y · Male·Gunshot wound to the abdomen

…densely vegetated area near Dandongadale, Victoria. The incident occurred approximately two hours before emergency services reached the location. While the shooting itself was deemed a tragic accident with poor visibili…

communicationsystem
VIChospital2017-01-24

Finding into death of Baby XY

0y · Female·Perinatal asphyxia

…onium aspiration. The coroner identified systemic failures in pathology reporting and hospital follow-up procedures as critical to this potentially preventable outcome.

anaesthesiaforensic medicinediagnosticsystembenzyl penicillin
NSW2020-09-04

Inquest into the death of Ivan MIKIC

34y · Male·Methadone toxicity, with coronary artery atherosclerosis as a significant contri…

…ve responded adequately to a head check performed at 6:24am. Clinical lessons include the need for better training of correctional officers to recognise methadone overdose signs and the challenge of balancing prisoner sa…

correctional healthaddiction medicinesystemmethadone
NSWhospital2018-07-18

Inquest into the death of Ian Davidson

84y · Male·Complications of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

…dentified: protocols for alerting staff about special transport needs, OIMS system updates, and hospital procedures for managing deceased persons' medical equipment in coronial cases. Healthcare and custodial care were d…

cardiologyemergency medicinecommunicationsystemfentanyl
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