370 results for “CPR”
40y · Male·Bronchial Asthma
…athing difficulty in May 2019 treated appropriately. He collapsed while on the toilet and despite immediate CPR by officers and paramedics, could not be revived. The coroner found no evidence that any action by Correcti…
56y · Female·Complications of motor neuron disease
…tion. She had a PEG tube for feeding and required nocturnal ventilation. An advanced care directive refused CPR, intubation, tracheostomy, and interventions causing excessive discomfort. She was found unresponsive on 12…
79y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease
…pain at 2:11am, a Code Black was immediately called, and MICA paramedics arrived within 26 minutes. Despite CPR for approximately 20 minutes during transport to St Vincent's Hospital, he did not respond. The coroner fou…
34y · Male·sudden unexpected death in a person with epilepsy (SUDEP)
…ly 2015. He was found unconscious in his bedroom approximately 45 minutes after retiring; despite immediate CPR and paramedic intervention, resuscitation was unsuccessful. Autopsy revealed peri-mortem tongue biting cons…
64y · Female·unascertained
…renia resident in aged care, was found unresponsive on the floor of her room and died despite 50 minutes of CPR. Post-mortem examination could not definitively establish a cause of death. She was prescribed Clozapine fo…
70y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolus secondary to deep vein thrombosis
…ag symptoms. He collapsed early morning on 31 March 2019 while sitting with a carer, becoming unresponsive. CPR was initiated but unsuccessful. Post-mortem examination confirmed a large saddle pulmonary embolism origina…
Female·neck and chest injuries from motor vehicle crash
…promptly and medical staff at Royal Hobart Hospital performed an emergency Caesarean section during ongoing CPR, successfully delivering her baby. The criminal driver was convicted of manslaughter. This case highlights …
17y · Male·haemopericardium due to laceration of the heart
…scooter was mechanically sound. The attending paramedics and police, along with Mr F's friend who performed CPR, were commended for their efforts. The coroner found nothing more could have been done by ambulance personn…
29y · Male·Bronchopneumonia in a man with epilepsy
…0 minutes later, carers found him unresponsive with bleeding from nose and mouth. Despite resuscitation and CPR by paramedics, he could not be revived. Autopsy confirmed bronchopneumonia in the left lower lobe, with evi…
72y · Male·asphyxia due to upper airway obstruction due to choking on food
…tients with neurological conditions affecting swallowing. Staff responded appropriately with back blows and CPR. The coroner made no recommendations.
29y · Male·drowning
A 29-year-old Colombian tourist drowned at Swimcart Beach, Tasmania, after entering the water in unsuitable conditions. Unfamiliar with the beach and unaware of strong rip currents and large waves, he waded into shallow …
47y · Female·Pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis
…ein thrombosis. She collapsed in the bathroom while under the care of facility staff who promptly initiated CPR and called emergency services. Post-mortem examination confirmed pulmonary thromboembolism and DVT as the c…
47y · Male·Acute opioid (Heroin) toxicity
…1 September 2018. He was found unresponsive in his cell after failing to return from a medical appointment. CPR was commenced immediately and ambulance attended within 12 minutes, but resuscitation was unsuccessful. The…
61y · Female·Alzheimer's Dementia and epilepsy in the setting of Down syndrome, hypothyroidis…
…being assisted with her morning routine and died shortly after. Paramedics responded promptly and initiated CPR, which was ceased following discussion with her family. The medical cause of death was Alzheimer's dementia…
68y · Male·Complications of metastatic cholangiocarcinoma
…of 30 July 2021, he was observed sleeping at 3:00 am, but was found non-responsive and groaning at 5:00 am. CPR was commenced and paramedics attended, but he was declared deceased at 5:45 am. Post-mortem examination con…
65y · Male·Drowning
…ng and wheezing, and type 2 diabetes. He was found unresponsive on the seabed by other divers who performed CPR until paramedics arrived. The coroner noted significant over-representation of people from culturally and l…
55y · Female·metastatic lung cancer
…outweighing benefits. Ms Berg was assessed as competent to make treatment decisions and signed a refusal of CPR certificate. She chose to remain at the hospital rather than transfer to palliative care, where she receive…
64y · Male·Acute anterior myocardial infarction and coronary artery occlusion
…sident at an aged care facility. He was found unresponsive in an armchair outside his bedroom at 5:30am and CPR was commenced by staff but he could not be resuscitated. The coroner found no suspicious circumstances. Thi…
62y · Male·cardiac arrest complicating psychotic episode
…s after police arrival, paramedics did not detect that Adams had deteriorated into cardiac arrest, delaying CPR initiation. Critical failures included: inadequate observation while restraining (no clinician maintained h…
71y · Male·Aspiration pneumonia in a man with intellectual disability
…ber 2020, he was found collapsed at his supported residential service and could not be resuscitated despite CPR and intensive care support. The coroner found natural causes (aspiration pneumonia). Clinical lessons inclu…
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