18 results for “asphyxia (suspected)”
20y · Female·unascertained
…g unwell for approximately one week with flu-like symptoms. Autopsy findings were concerning for possible asphyxia due to neck compression, with deep bruising to the anterior and posterior neck, petechial haemorrhages, a…
0y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating peri partum asphyxia
A term neonate died at 3 days of age from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to perinatal asphyxia. The mother presented in early labour, was initially discharged, then readmitted when labour progressed. …
61y · Female·Asphyxia in the setting of upper airway obstruction, neck compression and immers…
… her swimming pool on 8 July 2011 in Wantirna South, Victoria. The coroner determined death was caused by asphyxia from upper airway obstruction, neck compression, and immersion. Evidence indicated she was attacked in be…
0y · Female·Unascertained
…signs of life were documented. Potential causes identified include placental abruption, cord accident, or asphyxia, but none could be confirmed. The absence of antenatal care, precipitous labour, and lack of active manag…
85y · Female·Asphyxia due to upper airways obstruction by mucoid plugging of the upper airway…
Betty Cliffe, 85-year-old with intellectual disability and oropharyngeal dysphagia, died from asphyxia due to upper airway mucoid plugging on a background of cardiomegaly and heart failure. She was admitted t…
14y · Male·Undetermined; high suspicion of non-accidental injury, most likely smothering, b…
Vaughan Murray, a 14-week-old infant, died at Ipswich General Hospital with an undetermined cause despite autopsy findings highly suggestive of non-accidental injury. He had five partially healed rib fractures (3-6 weeks…
21y · Male·Cause of death unascertained but not from natural causes; injuries inflicted by …
Connor Tolson, 21, was found deceased in his bungalow after a fire in September 2015. Autopsy revealed injuries consistent with blunt force trauma to the neck, occurring before the fire, with an unascertained cause of de…
0y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to intra-partum event and E. coli sepsis, s…
Elsie Robertson was a preterm neonate born at 30 weeks gestation from a monochoroidal diamniotic twin pregnancy complicated by Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) treated with laser photocoagulation at 23 weeks. She…
30y · Male·Malignant ventricular arrhythmia without myocardial infarction, precipitated by …
…ythmia during a police encounter after absconding from hospital. Contributing factors included positional asphyxia, exertion, taser use (deployed three times), and his underlying heart disease. Critical failures included…
2y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and intracranial haemorrhage complicating obstr…
A term infant died on day 2 of life from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and intracranial haemorrhage following obstructed labour requiring emergency caesarean section. The mother presented in spontaneous labour at 39 w…
43y · Female·asphyxia due to hanging
Helen Bird, aged 43, was found hanging in her garage in July 2010. While initially ruled suicide, a reopened coronial investigation found the coroner believes she was killed by her husband Mark Bird. Evidence showed Hele…
0y · Female·subgaleal haematoma complicating an obstructed labour
Vanessa Li, a term infant born following obstructed labour, died at four days of age from subgaleal haemorrhage (SGH) with severe hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy. Labour was managed by private obstetrician Dr K., who wa…
27y · Male·Cardiac arrest due to cardiac arrhythmia triggered by prone restraint (some of w…
Michael Peachey, a 27-year-old First Nations man, died in custody following a police-initiated restraint during an acute psychotic episode. Over preceding days, his family repeatedly sought mental health intervention. On…
Unknown·Multiple causes: Antony Way died from stab wounds to neck and trunk; Tania Simps…
…their Robina apartment on 15 May 2011. He then abducted their 5-year-old daughter Kyla, drove to NSW, and asphyxiated her before killing himself. Rogers displayed escalating controlling, stalking, and obsessive behaviour…
Female·Head injury in the setting of an obstructed labour
A term-destined baby (35 weeks gestation) died from head injuries sustained during delivery. She presented to hospital with suspected preterm labour, was managed conservatively initially, and progressed to spontaneous la…
50y · Male·plastic bag asphyxia in the setting of ethanol intoxication and blunt force head…
William Heddergott, 50, died from asphyxiation with head injuries while intoxicated, in circumstances suggesting his mother Erica (who pleaded guilt…
0y · Female·ischaemic hypoxic encephalopathy secondary to factors associated with the sudden…
Manusiu Amone died from ischaemic hypoxic encephalopathy secondary to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), not from pethidine toxicity as initially suspected. At 145 minutes of life, she developed gas…
60y · Male·asphyxia sequential to hanging due to depression
Robert Harris, a 60-year-old man with depression, made two suicide attempts within 24 hours. After the first attempt on 27 June 2006, he was discharged from Cairns Base Hospital Emergency Department with a plan to attend…
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