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260 results for hypoxic arrest

NSWmental health2011-06-23

Djordevic final

32y · Female·hypoxic brain injury as a result of a cardiac arrest due to positional asphyxia …

… charge, failure to monitor breathing, and excessive duration. She developed cyanosis and suffered cardiac arrest from positional asphyxia. Despite resuscitation, she died from hypoxic brain injury. The coroner identifie…

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VIChospital2023-11-08

Finding into death of K S

4y · Female·Drowning

…ived water safety education. Despite immediate CPR by bystanders and paramedics, she suffered devastating hypoxic brain injury and died two days later in ICU. The coroner emphasised that inadequate supervision is the co…

emergency medicineintensive caresystem
NSWcommunity2024-02-19

Inquest into the death of Omar Mohammad

33y · Male·Irreversible hypoxic brain injury secondary to acute cocaine toxicity

…h recent mental health concerns and drug use, ingested a small plastic bag containing cocaine whilst being arrested for trespass on 10 August 2020. He died 44 days later from irreversible hypoxic brain injury secondary t…

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TAScommunity2019-02-12

Coroner's Finding: Lewtas, Georgia Amy

14y · Female·global hypoxic brain injury sustained during drowning

…effectively. Despite heroic rescue efforts by police, civilians, and surf lifesavers, she suffered global hypoxic brain injury and died six days later. No medical errors were identified. The coroner focused on environme…

VICcommunity2022-03-16

Finding into death of John Anthony Kamps

62y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating acute upper airway obstruction by …

John Kamps, a 62-year-old man with intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy, and dysphagia, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following airway obstruction by food bolus. He choked on toast at breakfast desp…

speech pathologyemergency medicinesystemcommunication
NSWhospital2019-06-14

Inquest into the death of Melissa King

33y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy with an antecedent cause of in-hospital cardiop…

Melissa King, aged 33, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest at Blacktown Hospital. She presente…

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NSWhospital2018-10-04

Inquest into the death of D H

56y · Male·Hypoxia and cardiac arrest with contributing conditions of Ischaemic Heart Disea…

…78%), bradycardia (heart rate 26–40/min), and hypertension, none adequately recognised or managed. Cardiac arrest occurred; despite resuscitation, the patient suffered irreversible hypoxic brain injury and died. The coro…

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QLDPodcast2020-01-24

Willersdorf, Maria

87y · Female·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to cardiac arrest, with valvular hear…

…on, and did not initiate resuscitation despite her showing signs of agonal breathing. She suffered cardiac arrest before ambulance arrival. Expert evidence indicated that aggressive fluid and vasopressor therapy would ha…

radiologypain medicinediagnosticproceduralbupivacaine
NSWhospital2014-09-26

Inquest into the death of AA

10y · Male·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following cardiorespiratory arrest due to compl…

AA, a 10-year-old boy with morbid obesity and severe obstructive sleep apnoea, died from hypoxic brain injury after a cardiorespiratory arrest. He had been admitted to hospital in May 2008 with these di…

respiratory medicineendocrinologycommunicationsystemmethadone
SA2018-11-01

Coroner's Finding: CASTILLO-RIFFO Jorge Alberto

54y · Male·hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy resulting from neck compression due to entrapme…

Jorge Castillo-Riffo, a 54-year-old construction worker, died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy resulting from neck compression. While working on a scissor lift to patch post-t…

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SA2023-05-12

Coroner's Finding: Morrison, Wayne Fella

29y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and multi-organ failure due to out of hospital …

…n with undiagnosed coronary artery disease (70% stenosis of right coronary artery), died following cardiac arrest during his detention at Yatala Labour Prison. After attacking four correctional officers, Mr Morrison was …

emergency medicineintensive caresystemdelay
VIChospital2023-07-17

Finding into death of Sasha

12y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating an aortic root abscess (operated) …

…ile as sole communication method. The child developed an aortic root abscess causing septic shock, cardiac arrest, and eventually hypoxic-ischaemic brain death. Medical experts agreed antibiotics alone (even if started e…

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WAcommunity2022-04-01

Inquest into the Death of Cherdeena Shaye WYNNE

26y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and bronchopneumonia in a woman with methylamph…

Ms Cherdeena Wynne, a 26-year-old Noongar Yamatji woman, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and bronchopneumonia following cardiac arrest during police restraint on Albany …

psychiatryemergency medicineproceduralcommunicationmethamphetamine
NSWhospital2014-09-26

Inquest into the death of AA

10y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following cardiorespiratory arrest due to compl…

A 10-year-old boy with severe obstructive sleep apnoea and morbid obesity died from hypoxic brain injury following cardiorespiratory arrest. Despite repeated medical interventions and explicit warn…

respiratory medicineendocrinologycommunicationsystemmethadone
TAShome2018-05-31

Coroner's Finding: Hayes, Teegan Rose Dana

0y · Female·hypoxic brain injury following respiratory arrest due to accidental suffocation …

A 24-day-old infant died from hypoxic brain injury following accidental suffocation whilst co-sleeping with her intoxicated mother. The parents…

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WAprison2020-11-04

Inquest into the Death of Damien PURNELL

47y · Male·organ failure following cardiorespiratory impairment in a man with arteriosclero…

…onic). Despite immediate resuscitation by prison staff and ambulance paramedics, he suffered irreversible hypoxic brain injury and died three days later. Synthetic cannabinoids triggered a fatal cardiac arrhythmia in a …

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SAhospital2006-10-30

Coroner's Finding: GORDON Sally Anne

20y · Female·Cerebral anoxia consequent upon a severe acute asthmatic event

…occurred obscuring the vocal cords. The anaesthetist Dr G. successfully intubated on arrival but Ms Gordon arrested shortly after, suffering severe hypoxic brain damage from which she died at Royal Adelaide Hospital. The…

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NSW2012-09-27

Inquest into the deaths of James UNICOMBE, Michael POOLE, Grace YATES

Three deaths with different primary causes: James Unicomb - acute toxicity due t…

…ael Poole (48, 2008) from ruptured aneurysm post-Rapid Opioid Detoxification; Grace Yates (24, 2010) from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy after ROD. All were unsuitable for offered treatments due to contraindications i…

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VIChospital2023-03-10

Finding into death of Armin Andrew Schaefer

63y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic brain injury and pneumonia complicating cardiac arrest in a ma…

Armin Schaefer, a 63-year-old man with schizophrenia, cardiac risk factors, and emphysema, died from hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury and pneumonia following cardiac arrest on a psychiatric unit. He presented to ED o…

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VIChospital2018-10-26

Finding into death of Baby B

1y · Male·Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and multisystem failure in the setting of extre…

Baby B was born by emergency breech extraction in an ambulance after obstructed labour, sustaining severe hypoxic-ischaemic injury. The death was multifactorial. The mother had limited antenatal care despite known metha…

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