Coronial

10 results for fracture of left humerus

TAShospital2025-01-20

Coroner's Finding: Lowe, Wayne Anthony

58y · Male·multiorgan failure due to sepsis resulting from repeatedly fractured left humeru…

Wayne Anthony Lowe, aged 58, died of multiorgan failure due to sepsis following repeated humeral fractures sustained in falls. He was admitted with a right proximal humeral fracture from an intoxicated fall, dis…

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SAaged care2024-05-22

Coroner's Finding: Feldstein, Victoria

87y · Female·General inanition complicating mixed vascular and Alzheimer's dementia on a back…

…a Feldstein, 87, died of general inanition complicating mixed vascular and Alzheimer's dementia following a left humeral fracture sustained in aged care. She fell on 16 August 2020, initially managed conservatively, then…

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WAhospital2009-08-25

Inquest into the Death of Partington

88y · Female·pneumonia and morphine toxicity in an elderly lady with a recent left leg and le…

…old woman, suffered an unwitnessed fall at a residential aged care facility on 4 May 2008 and sustained a fractured left neck of femur, displaced fracture of the left humerus, and pneumonia. She was transferred to Albany…

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TASaged care2022-10-04

Coroner's Finding: Mundy, Gilbert Raymond

69y · Male·Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive cardiac failure and injuries s…

…ure, epilepsy and high falls risk died following a fall from his motorised scooter at a post office. He had left his nursing home alone without direct staff contact, though he had signed out. The fall resulted in neck of…

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NThospital2006-01-18

Inquest into the death of David Mather

67y · Male·undetermined; likely exposure and dehydration

…ar-old homeless man, was admitted to Royal Darwin Hospital on 29 September 2003 with a displaced compound fracture of the left humerus. He left the ward on 4 October 2003 in hospital pyjamas, leaving behind his arm brace…

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QLDaged care2026-02-17

Non-inquest findings into the death of Mr G

84y · Male·Complications of fracture left humerus neck due to fall due to hyperactive delir…

…primary diagnosis and underappreciated how unwell the patient was. After a subsequent fall resulting in a fractured humerus, he was again discharged without admission. The coroner identified missed opportunities for hosp…

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TASaged care2018-09-20

Coroner's Finding: Jones, Gweneth Elsie

84y · Female·left lower lung bronchopneumonia in conjunction with small distal pulmonary embo…

An 84-year-old woman with comorbidities sustained right shoulder and pelvic fractures from an accidental fall. She presented to ED with low oxygen saturation (77%) requiring supplemental oxy…

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WAhospital2016-05-18

Inquest into the Death of Janice May SAULYS

69y · Female·multi-organ failure due to sepsis of unknown origin

A 69-year-old woman with diabetes, cardiac disease, and vulnerable kidneys died from multi-organ failure due to sepsis of unknown origin. She presented to a rural hospital on 28 June 2012 with vomiting, dehydration, and …

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VICaged care2023-05-15

Finding into death of Jennifer Mary Thomas

65y · Female·Unascertained

…lchair and staff performed emergency CPR after lifting her to the floor. Post-mortem examination revealed fractures to her left humerus and right femur with significant bruising. The coroner found these fractures occurre…

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QLDhome2013-05-31

Garrett-Pratt, Jake Michael

12y · Male·Head injuries resulting from ride-on mower collision

Jake Garrett-Pratt, a 12-year-old boy, died from fatal head injuries sustained when he lost control of a poorly maintained ride-on lawn mower on a steep driveway. The rear axle drive chain broke due to inadequate mainten…

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