155 results for “weight loss”
61y · Male·Ischaemic heart disease in the setting of aspiration pneumonia in a man with Pra…
Andrew Peter De Julia, a 61-year-old man with Prader-Willi syndrome, complex medical history including severe ischaemic heart disease, and multiple comorbidities, died of ischaemic heart disease complicated by aspiration…
59y · Male·Combined effects of acute on chronic pneumonia and pulmonary thromboembolism
A 59-year-old man with intellectual disability and minimal verbal communication died from acute on chronic pneumonia and pulmonary thromboembolism. He had a long history of recurrent UTIs, chest infections, and significa…
93y · Male·Complications of invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp
Donald Morley, aged 93, died at Claire Holland House hospice on 12 July 2024 while serving a nine-year sentence for murder. He was under 24/7 custodial supervision. The cause of death was complications of invasive squamo…
67y · Female·bronchopneumonia complicating disseminated pulmonary large cell carcinoma with r…
… patients with progressive systemic symptoms and considering malignancy in patients with unexplained pain, weight loss, and mental status changes.
40y · Male·Asphyxia caused by restraint during security incident at Campbelltown Club Hotel
Paul Ahsin, aged 40, died on 2 April 2010 after being restrained by security guards during his ejection from Campbelltown Club Hotel. He had been ejected with his brother for intoxication; after being asked to leave, he …
74y · Male·metastatic gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma
…ally treated for Helicobacter pylori, but declined gastroscopy investigations initially. After progressive weight loss and swallowing difficulties, he underwent diagnostic workup at Prince of Wales Hospital in May 2019, …
84y · Male·Chronic small bowel obstruction
Lester Gilmore Shelton, aged 84, died of chronic small bowel obstruction on 4 October 2022 whilst in custody at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH), where he had been transferred from prison for end-of-life care. He had a …
45y · Male·Bronchopneumonia
…yelopathy, died from bronchopneumonia. He experienced rapid functional decline from January 2008, including loss of mobility, incontinence, and development of infected pressure ulcers. An MRI in May 2008 confirmed severe…
50y · Male·Multiple injuries
Garry Montgomery Theobold, aged 50, died from multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on a wet, winding regional road with poor skid resistance. The collision involved his Toyota Prado and an unladen Mac…
43y · Female·Haemorrhage Associated with Penetrations of the Aorta
…aroscopic gastric band insertion at Kaleeya Hospital on 8 September 1999. The operation was undertaken for weight management (BMI 35). During insertion of a 15mm trocar to create a port for the gastric band, the cutting …
41y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
…s critical when a prisoner is off ARMS; the prison counsellor's clinical judgment should carry substantial weight in PRAG decisions; adequate resourcing of prison mental health services is essential—there were insufficie…
79y · Male·myocardial infarction
…ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease) was admitted to hospital with anorexia and weight loss. He developed acute confusion and delirium, initially refusing vascular intervention for gangrenous t…
19y · Female·2,4-dinitrophenol toxicity
A 19-year-old woman died from 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) toxicity after intentionally ingesting approximately 50 x 250mg capsules purchased online. She presented to Flinders Medical Centre with an Inpatient Treatment Order …
15y · Unknown·acute respiratory distress syndrome resulting from multi-organ failure as a cons…
…r at least six months, with obvious signs including chronic cough, sputum, fever, night sweats, and severe weight loss. His father, Mr Awali, failed to seek medical attention despite these clear indicators of serious ill…
17y · Male·Complications of head injury sustained in a single vehicle roll-over; cardioresp…
A 17-year-old male died from head injuries sustained when the vehicle he was a passenger in rolled after leaving the roadway. The driver (a 17-year-old peer) lost control while travelling at approximately 100 kph on a re…
62y · Female·Hypovolaemic and cardiogenic shock (hysterectomy) in the context of cardiomegaly…
…ogenic shock during elective total laparoscopic hysterectomy for an endometrial polyp. Intraoperative blood loss was 2000-2500mls (far exceeding typical 150-200mls). Critical gaps included: surgery commenced without imme…
64y · Female·Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis in right leg, with contribu…
…severe pulmonary hypertension and cardiomegaly. She had presented with progressive shortness of breath and weight loss and was appropriately referred for echocardiography by her GP. An echocardiogram revealed severe pulm…
54y · Male·Complications of pelvic and spinal fractures sustained in a fall in man with Dow…
…Barr experienced a prolonged eight-month hospital admission complicated by seizures, aspiration pneumonia, weight loss, and functional decline. While medical management was deemed reasonable by coronial review, the case …
57y · Male·Intracerebral haemorrhage due to ruptured mycotic aneurysm due to infective endo…
… to infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus mitis. He presented with non-specific symptoms (nausea, weight loss, abdominal pain) initially attributed to gastrointestinal pathology or malignancy. Appropriate invest…
47y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
…d there was 'no current self-harm ideation' despite Groth's documented depression, prior suicidal ideation, loss of meaningful activities, social isolation, and objective risk factors. The coroner concluded more could ha…
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