Coronial

329 results for delivery

QLDhospital2014-12-09

Baby A - Non-inquest findings

Male·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to meconium aspiration syndrome

…ntraindicated in severe pre-eclampsia; and the caesarean section was delayed 90 minutes after decision-to-delivery. The obstetrician did not review the admission CTG upon arrival, and the mother's refusal of medical advi…

obstetricsmidwiferydiagnosticprocedurallabetalol
QLDhome2007-12-12

Whittington, Frank Maurice

66y · Male·Coronary atherosclerosis

…ic despite severe pathology, particularly in pain patients receiving excellent analgesia from intrathecal delivery.

anaesthesianeurosurgerymedicationsystemmorphine sulphate
TAS2022-04-01

Coroner's Finding: Westbrook, Eden Jayne

15y · Female·Asphyxia as a result of hanging

…clinical errors were identified; this case concerns police investigative procedure rather than healthcare delivery.

SAhospital2010-07-09

Coroner's Finding: STEMMER Jessica Lee and MAHAR Thomas William

Jessica: disseminated intravascular coagulation following haemorrhage (subgaleal…

…revented with earlier notification to Dr S. of deteriorating CTG findings, potentially allowing expedited delivery and reduced hypoxia exposure. Clinical lessons include: maintain high suspicion for subgaleal haemorrhage…

obstetricsneonatologydelaycommunication
NSW2014-11-27

Inquest into the death of DF (n/a,PDF File)

suicide

…incident. As a suicide death occurring during police operations, this case does not involve clinical care delivery, hospital patient safety failures, or therapeutic medical interventions. The findings were not published …

VIChospital2018-11-28

Finding into death of Jason William Causon

46y · Male·COMPLICATIONS OF RUPTURED ANTERIOR COMMUNICATING CEREBRAL ARTERY ANEURYSM (OPERA…

…ievable. The coroner found his management appropriate, with proper staff response and adequate healthcare delivery while in custody. His death resulted from natural causes—complications of the aneurysm itself rather than…

neurosurgeryintensive care
VIC2018-12

Finding into death of Bede Levi Davies

29y · Male·Acute bronchopneumonia in a man with cardiomegaly

…or hypertension, along with bilateral acute bronchopneumonia. Both correctional management and healthcare delivery were reviewed and found to be in accordance with established standards. No clinical errors or preventable…

forensic medicinecardiology
NSWhospital2026-03-17

Inquest into the death of Gia Lam

32y · Female·Sepsis due to pyelonephritis of the right kidney due to acute and chronic cystit…

A 32-year-old Vietnamese-speaking woman died from sepsis due to pyelonephritis following premature discharge from hospital onto a midwifery support program. Multiple missed diagnostic opportunities occurred: difficulty p…

obstetricsmidwiferydiagnosticcommunication
VIChome2024-08-19

Finding into death of Siya Yogin Patel

0y · Female·hyperviscosity-related brain injury secondary to hypernatraemic dehydration

Siya Patel, a 23-day-old neonate, died from hyperviscosity-related brain injury secondary to severe dehydration caused by insufficient breastfeeding. Her family were recent emigrants without Medicare eligibility, creatin…

neonatologygeneral practicediagnosticcommunication
WA2022-06-21

Inquest into the Death of Ashley Adrian LANE

56y · Male·acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (bronchial asthma) i…

Ashley Adrian Lane, a 56-year-old Aboriginal man from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, died in custody at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital from acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (asthma). He was a remand pr…

respiratory medicineemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationsalbutamol
NSW2024-10-23

Inquest into the death of Alen Imbrisak

47y · Male·Sudden cardiac death in association with COVID-19 infection

Alen Imbrisak, a 47-year-old man incarcerated at Junee Correctional Centre, died on 26 January 2022 from sudden cardiac death in association with COVID-19 infection. He tested positive on 25 January 2022 during a centre-…

respiratory medicineemergency medicinecommunicationsystemmethadone
VIChome2024-03-07

Finding into death of Claire Louise Carroll

45y · Female·Neck compression secondary to hanging

Claire Louise Carroll, 45, died by hanging while experiencing severe untreated psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations, paranoid delusions, and persecutory ideation. She had complex mental health diagnoses (…

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemcommunicationclonazepam
QLDcommunity2008-12-22

Venturato, John Ernest

69y · Male·Severe head injury due to a motor vehicle accident

John Venturato, a 69-year-old man driving on the Bruce Highway in Queensland, collided head-on with a wide load (a house 8.9m wide) being transported north at approximately 5:30am on 6 September 2005. He was killed insta…

communicationsystem
VIChospital2012-06-22

Finding into death of Sebastian Hewitt

2y · Male·Perinatal asphyxia leading to cerebral anoxia and subsequent multi-organ failure

…gation for anaemia and foetal-maternal haemorrhage, and repeat blood gas analysis within 30-60 minutes of delivery. Significant hypoglycaemia (BSL 1.3-1.7 mmol/L) in the first hours of life should prompt immediate intrav…

obstetricspaediatricsdiagnosticdelay
VIChospital2011-06-16

Finding into death of Owen Appleby

0y · Male·Hypovolemic shock, metabolic acidosis and coagulopathy in association with subga…

…lemic shock and died at Warrnambool Hospital 17 hours after birth. Ventouse extraction was used to assist delivery; he was born with low APGAR score (3 at 1 minute) but improved to 7 by 5 minutes. At approximately 6:00am…

obstetricsneonatologydiagnosticdelayprostin gel
NSWhospital2018-06-22

Inquest into the death of Jasmine Chiang

0y · Female·Hypoxia resulting from primary idiopathic pulmonary hypertension of the newborn …

… classic PPHN signs (harlequin appearance, differential oxygen saturations) approximately 30 minutes post-delivery following an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Clinical care was appropriate and expert evidence conf…

neonatologypaediatricsdelaypethidine
VIC2014-12-18

Finding into death of Neyko Dinkov

54y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease

…is consistent with sudden cardiac death. The coroner found no deficiencies in health or correctional care delivery that altered the outcome. The case highlights that sudden cardiac death can occur without prior warning, …

forensic medicineemergency medicine
VIChospital2010-05-20

Finding into death of Eileen May Howell

68y · Female·intracerebral haemorrhage

…ath was causally related to her status in Department of Human Services care. No systemic failures in care delivery were identified. This case illustrates the natural progression of cerebrovascular disease in patients wit…

neurosurgeryintensive care
TAS2018-02-13

Coroner's Finding: Reaney, Leigh Anthony

20y · Male·Blunt trauma to the head sustained in a fall from gutter boards at a height of a…

…ven the cumbersome manual tying-off system. Critical failures by employer Sherwoods included: rejecting a delivery delay, accepting unsafe working conditions without objection, failing to implement a static tether line, …

systemprocedural
VIC2014-10-14

Finding into death of William Morrison Nunan

78y · Male·urinary tract infection in a man with dementia and epilepsy

…ropriate and consistent with Victorian public health standards. The coroner found no deficiencies in care delivery, clinical management, or nursing care that contributed to his death. The case demonstrates appropriate pa…

palliative caregeneral practiceclonazepam
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