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…
87y · Female·General inanition complicating mixed vascular and Alzheimer's dementia on a back…
…, 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 surgically rep…
69y · Male·Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive cardiac failure and injuries s…
…home alone without direct staff contact, though he had signed out. The fall resulted in neck of femur and humerus fractures. Given his severe comorbidities, he deteriorated rapidly and died the following day from his un…
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…
47y · Female·Traumatic closed head injury likely sustained in a fall from standing
TS, a 47-year-old woman with a 18-year history of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and severe alcoholism, died from a traumatic closed head injury sustained in a fall from standing. At autopsy, blood alcohol concentration was …
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…
90y · Female·Hospital acquired pneumonia in the setting of recent fractures of neck of humeru…
A 90-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities residing in aged care sustained a hip fracture from a fall in January 2018. Following surgical repair and initial hospital treatment, she was transferre…
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…
17y · Female·multiple injuries
…ment at Flinders Medical Centre included decompressive craniectomy, extraventricular drain insertion, and fracture fixation. She developed a traumatic right internal carotid artery aneurysm on day 12 post-injury with cat…
80y · Female·multiple injuries in the setting of a fall
Catherine Mary Reid, aged 80, died from multiple fractures sustained in a fall during a mechanical hoist transfer at a disability care facility. While being transf…
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…
3y · Male·Complications of severe ischaemic/hypoxic brain injury
…ndicated high-impact head trauma occurring days before presentation, with skeletal survey showing healing fractures consistent with previous trauma. Expert disagreement existed regarding whether the brain injury resulted…
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 …
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…
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…
65y · Female·Liver failure secondary to paracetamol toxicity
…cetamol toxicity and liver failure after taking excessive paracetamol tablets for pain relief following a fractured arm. She presented to hospital on Saturday with a fracture. Critical pathology results showing markedly …
Unknown·Mr Christensen: stab wound to the chest. Mr Davy: blood loss caused by stab woun…
Two men died following stab wounds sustained while forcing entry to a dwelling in the early hours of 1 October 2018. The deceased had been misled about the circumstances of an injured woman they believed needed urgent as…
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