128 results for “blood tests”
1y · Male·Complications of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
…eferred to Joondalup Health Campus ED on 22 March, with the GP's referral letter specifically recommending blood tests to exclude sepsis. The ED consultant diagnosed viral tonsillitis and ordered respiratory and urine t…
62y · Female·Haemorrhage caused by abdominoperineal excision of the rectum
…rous and unnecessary. When massive haemorrhage occurred, management was delayed by inadequate preoperative blood work, blood product availability, and failure of the anaesthetist to order critical tests promptly. The co…
31y · Male·Quetiapine toxicity in a man consuming sertraline and mirtazapine
… non-compliance (retrospective pill counts showed he stopped lithium and valproate around September). When blood tests were ordered in late November, they were optional rather than mandatory, and he didn't attend. If co…
71y · Male·Acute myeloid leukaemia due to transformation from chronic myelomonocytic leukae…
…tic leukaemia. He made over 40 health service requests while incarcerated, including repeated requests for blood tests starting in February 2020. A blood test ordered on 19 February 2020 was delayed 9 days and showed ab…
84y · Female·Myocardial infarction
…th ECG showing atrial fibrillation and new right bundle-branch block was not investigated with troponin or blood tests despite this indicating possible myocardial infarction. Significant anaemia (Hb 72, down from 127) a…
64y · Male·Postoperative intra-abdominal bleeding from pancreatic artery injury and its con…
… that was not recognized initially. The anaesthetist incorrectly diagnosed anaphylaxis and failed to order blood tests, though he sought ICU input. The surgeon waited for results but then prioritized another patient's o…
1y · Male·Septicaemia due to Streptococcal (Beta Haemolytic Group A) infection
…ng signs of toxicity and persistent tachycardia throughout his 4-hour ED stay, Troy was discharged without blood tests to investigate possible bacterial infection. He deteriorated overnight and died from Group A Strepto…
64y · Female·Presumed massive pulmonary embolus
…icians appropriately considered PE as differential diagnosis and ordered appropriate investigations: CTPA, blood tests (D-dimer, troponin), and ECG. However, these critical tests were not performed during her 6-hour ED …
64y · Male·hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest due to retroperiton…
…enoxaparin (100mg twice daily) initiated under an orthopaedic protocol. Critical failings included: (1) no blood tests performed after admission to monitor haemoglobin or renal function despite therapeutic anticoagulati…
63y · Male·Multisystem organ failure, pneumonitis and sepsis; complications arising from a …
…spital with rib fractures and pelvic injuries. Clinical deterioration occurred over several days. Critical blood tests showing elevated creatinine (229 mmol/L) and CRP (401.3) were taken on 8 March 2008 but not reviewed…
86y · Male·Septic shock secondary to urosepsis
…luid restriction, bowel preparation, and insulin adjustment. Despite overnight clinical deterioration (low blood pressure, rectal bleeding, poor oral intake), he was discharged on day 2. An emergency physician reviewed …
29y · Male·Diabetic ketoacidosis
…and hypertension. The GP diagnosed a urinary tract infection and prescribed antibiotics, arranging fasting blood tests for the following day. Mr Hodgson was found deceased the next morning from diabetic ketoacidosis wit…
61y · Female·respiratory failure consistent with end-stage chronic obstructive airways disord…
…rvous system depressants (dothiepin and oxazepam) for years without adequate in-person review. Critically, blood tests in June 2011 showed worsening hypoxia, but the GP did not review the patient. In September, prescrip…
77y · Male·Complications of methotrexate toxicity in a man with chronic renal impairment, c…
…oxicity after a GP prescribed it at an inappropriate daily dose (5mg daily) for psoriasis without baseline blood tests. The dispensing pharmacist recognized the dangerous dose, called the doctor, but ultimately dispense…
45y · Male·spontaneous lethal arrhythmia arising from focal myocardial fibrosis
…itical issue was inadequate visual observations overnight—the patient had refused physical examination and blood tests on admission. Observations at 7:15-7:25am suggested he was sleeping and breathing, but post-mortem e…
70y · Female·Cardiac arrest caused by a combination of gastric haemorrhage and pneumonia exac…
…sease. She presented with severe epigastric pain and was appropriately admitted for investigation. Initial blood tests and CT scan showed no evidence of gastrointestinal bleeding. Her symptoms improved and she was disch…
73y · Female·pneumonia and renal failure with hyperthermia
…her care: inadequate monitoring for dehydration despite clinical signs (severe sweating, tremors, elevated blood sugars), delayed medical review by her GP (Dr G.), inappropriate use of intramail for urgent communication…
64y · Female·Complications of hospital acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 infection
…on-compliance with treatment, including refusal of thickened fluids despite dysphagia, and difficulty with blood tests and interventions. She was discharged on 23 December 2022 against the backdrop of respiratory deteri…
76y · Female·Acute renal failure due to dehydration due to upper gastrointestinal bleed
…onic pain was admitted to a small rural hospital on 1 April 2015 with haematemesis secondary to NSAID use. Blood tests were ordered on admission but not transported to the district hospital for testing until 3 April, de…
20y · Female·multi-organ failure due to polypharmacy overdose
…polypharmacy overdose (13 grams of paracetamol among 78 tablets). She was admitted to the ED where initial blood testing at 3 hours post-ingestion showed 757 μmol/L paracetamol (below 1000 μmol/L threshold), and NAC was…
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