Coronial

5 results for benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome

NSWaged care2014-05-23

Inquest into the death of Beryl Joyce WATSON

70y · Female·Aspiration pneumonia, associated with Huntington's disease

…clonazepam medication from dispensing lists due to GP record-keeping errors, inadequate recognition of benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome causing agitation and increased aspiration risk, insufficient fluid and nutritiona…

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VICcommunity2022-03-16

Finding into death of Richard James Vanderhelm

42y · Male·unascertained

…ppeared on 21–24 May 2009 while undergoing community-based detoxification from methadone, cannabis and benzodiazepines at Somers Caravan Park. His body has never been recovered, but evidence suggests likely accidental de…

general practiceaddiction medicinediagnosticmedicationmethadone
QLDhospital2016-09-15

Mr B, a 41 year old indigenous man - Non-inquest findings

41y · Male·Subdural haematoma

…l hospital over one month with headaches. His symptoms were attributed to cluster migraine, then alcohol withdrawal syndrome, despite concerning features including severe headache (9/10), vomiting, pupil changes, and pro…

emergency medicineneurologydiagnosticcommunicationdiazepam
VICmental health2020-03-17

Finding into death of Paul Peterson

54y · Male·Neck compression (hanging)

Paul Peterson, 54, died by hanging after leaving a private psychiatric hospital on unapproved leave while on close observations. He was admitted with major depression, suicidal ideation, and opioid dependence. On 1 July …

psychiatrysystemcommunicationcitalopram
SAhospital2011-04-07

Coroner's Finding: WATKINS Maureen

56y · Female·pulmonary thromboembolism due to left calf deep vein thrombosis

A 56-year-old woman with bipolar disorder died from pulmonary thromboembolism due to left calf deep vein thrombosis while detained under the Mental Health Act in hospital. She presented with seizures and underwent wrist …

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