226 results for “cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr)”
1y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to drowning
…en brief lapses in supervision with breached access controls create fatal risk. Early CPR and hospital resuscitation achieved return of spontaneous circulation but hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury was irreversible, highli…
37y · Male·Cardiac dysrhythmia during restraint against a background of significant alcohol…
Neville Reading, a 37-year-old male, died following cardiac dysrhythmia during restraint on 2 November 2013. He had consumed extremely high quantities of alcohol (blood level 0.26) over 22 hours and became violent, assau…
54y · Female·choking on a food bolus in a woman with an intellectual disability and other med…
Tracie Lyndal Markwick, a 54-year-old woman with intellectual disability and dysphagia, died from choking on food at her day placement centre. She had a documented mealtime management plan indicating mild-to-moderate cho…
28y · Female·3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA) and ketamine toxicity
…drugs purchased from an unknown source within the venue and suffered cardiac arrest. Despite intensive resuscitation efforts by St John Ambulance and Ambulance Victoria paramedics at the scene and continued treatment at…
51y · Male·Seizure consistent with alcohol withdrawal complicated by naturally occurring ca…
Dennis John Phillips, 51, died from a seizure triggered by alcohol withdrawal while in police custody. He had chronic health issues including diabetes-related amputations requiring daily medication, but police were unawa…
47y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating systolic cardiac arrest in the set…
Ms Ling-Ling Ang, aged 47, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and cardiac arrest following severe allergic asthma exacerbation during the November 2016 Melbourne thunderstorm asthma epidemic. She had known asthma…
66y · Female·Blood loss due to tearing of the spleen and fractured ribs occasioned by a motor…
…an recognising concealed internal injuries and progressive shock. She was found pulseless at 10:40 AM. Resuscitation attempts failed. Key clinical lessons: (1) Intoxication can mask signs of serious traumatic injury; (2…
78y · Male·cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and atherosclerotic cardiovascula…
Ronald William Hopkins, aged 78, died in Mount Gambier Prison on 20 April 2014 from cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with contributing chronic obstructive pulmona…
41y · Male·Dilated cardiomyopathy
Raleigh Hoy, a 41-year-old man with schizophrenia and autistic spectrum disorder, died of dilated cardiomyopathy at a residential care facility (Tarampa After Care Centre) in Queensland in January 2007. While his mother …
44y · Male·unascertained
Matthew Benjamin Holding, aged 44, died suddenly in prison on 2 January 2023. He had schizophrenia managed with antipsychotics and severe obesity (BMI 41.6). In December 2022, he showed signs of significant deterioration…
61y · Male·Multiple blunt force injuries sustained in motor vehicle versus cyclist collisio…
A 61-year-old experienced cyclist was struck by a Toyota Landcruiser at a Stuart Highway intersection in Darwin at 5:54 am while riding on the road in dark conditions. Multiple factors compromised visibility: a malfuncti…
27y · Male·Penetrating neck injury sustained in a motorcycle incident
A 27-year-old man died from a penetrating neck injury sustained when his trail motorcycle collided with a fallen tree branch during off-road riding in remote bushland. The branch penetrated his neck causing significant p…
1y · Female·hypoxic brain injury caused by pressure to the neck from entrapment on a loop-to…
Ebony Thompson, aged 22 months, died from hypoxic brain injury caused by neck entrapment in a loop-topped chickencoop gate at a childcare centre. She became trapped while standing on a tricycle attempting to view chicken…
1y · Male·Global cerebral ischaemia in an infant with upper airway obstruction
…h the tracheostomy. The foster carer (Mrs Patterson) also failed to assess or manage the airway during resuscitation. Contributing system failures included inadequate training of agency nursing staff in emergency trache…
22y · Male·Hypoxic/ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to restraint in the context of combin…
…espiratory collapse. After 20 minutes of restraint by friends, he stopped breathing; CPR and paramedic resuscitation achieved initial return of spontaneous circulation but he sustained irreversible hypoxic brain injury.…
17y · Male·mixed drug toxicity (25C-NBOMe and 4-fluoroamphetamine)
… acidosis, and hyperkalaemia requiring ICU admission with maximal vasopressor support and full medical resuscitation. Despite aggressive treatment including intubation, CPR, and intensive care, he died from profound hyp…
38y · Female·Drowning/Immersion due to coronary artery atheroma
Leila Michelle Trott, a 38-year-old experienced skipper and dive instructor, drowned after swimming approximately 400 metres to retrieve a drifted tender vessel off Green Island, Cairns. Unbeknownst to her, she had sever…
27y · Male·Drowning
James Lin, a 27-year-old weak swimmer, drowned at Gunnamatta Beach after being swept into a rip while swimming at an unpatrolled section approximately 300 metres from lifeguard coverage. Despite approximately 45 minutes …
47y · Male·Drug toxicity in the setting of restraint
…. Paramedics provided appropriate emergency care including rapid transport, vital sign monitoring, and resuscitation attempts lasting 36 minutes. The coroner found police restraint was necessary and reasonable given the…
57y · Male·hypoxic ischaemic brain injury complicating acute asthma
A 57-year-old man with asthma and hay fever died from hypoxic ischaemic brain injury following an acute asthma exacerbation during Melbourne's November 2016 thunderstorm asthma event. The deceased was outdoors during the…
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