10 results for “hyperkalemia”
71y · Male·cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia due to acute on chronic renal failure, with r…
…hronic renal failure, underwent elective ileostomy reversal surgery. He died from cardiac arrest due to hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis two days post-operatively. Expert renal review identified that his severely impa…
18y · Female·Acute Alcohol Toxicity with Early Pneumonia and Aspiration
An 18-year-old female, a naive drinker, consumed approximately 19-21 standard drinks over a few hours at her birthday party, including vodka cruisers, a full-strength Midori drinking game, and Polmos (95% alcohol). She r…
39y · Female·Sepsis and renal failure secondary to a perinephric abscess
Nuray Yurekturk, 39 years old with quadriplegia and cerebral palsy, lived in supported accommodation. In October 2010, care staff appropriately identified a raised skin lesion on her lower back and arranged medical evalu…
4y · Male·Severe rhabdomyolysis due to LPIN1 gene mutation
…ults were not reviewed together. On 25 August, Tom presented in acute rhabdomyolysis crisis with severe hyperkalemia and arrested. While the resuscitation was appropriate, earlier recognition of rhabdomyolysis could have…
79y · Female·pulmonary oedema and electrolyte imbalance, both secondary to renal failure
Mrs Mulvinskas, a 79-year-old with end-stage renal disease, renal carcinoma, diabetes, and cardiac failure, died from pulmonary oedema and electrolyte imbalance secondary to renal failure. On 21 October 2004, she became …
67y · Male·acute renal failure with associated severe acidosis and hyperkalemia
…herine. He returned to hospital on 25 November and died of acute renal failure with severe acidosis and hyperkalemia on 26 November 2001. The premature discharge likely shortened his lifespan. Key lessons: ensure test re…
40y · Male·Unascertained; likely cardiac arrhythmia secondary to cardiomegaly and morbid ob…
Peter John William Fallon, aged 40, died in the psychiatric intensive care unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 2 February 2013 of unascertained cause. He had bipolar affective disorder, was on antipsychotic therapy, and …
23y · Male·Unascertained
Umut Selek, aged 23, died in police custody following apprehension under the Mental Health Act 1986. He presented with acute agitation, aggression, and unusual strength after what appears to be a mental health or drug-re…
24y · Male·Multiple organ failure due to or as a consequence of severe thermal burns
Omid Masoumali, a 24-year-old Iranian refugee detained on Nauru under Australian offshore processing arrangements, suffered severe thermal burns (>50% TBSA) on 27 April 2016 after self-immolating at the Nibok settlement.…
55y · Male·Morphine toxicity, with contributing factors of ischemic heart disease, coronary…
Shane Paul Krog, a 55-year-old man, died from morphine toxicity complicated by ischemic heart disease, coronary atherosclerosis and rhabdomyolysis. He presented to Murgon Hospital (a 15-bed rural facility) following susp…
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