Coronial

6 results for in-utero drug exposure

NSWhospital2023-08-22

Inquest into the death of AN

0y · Female·Methylamphetamine toxicity

…amine in the days before labour, likely by drinking from a contaminated bottle at a residence where illicit drugs were being used. The drug crossed the placenta in lethal concentrations. Initial clinical management was a…

neonatologypaediatricsmethamphetamine
ACThome2019-07-31

Inquest into the death of Cheyse Williams-Empson

3y · Male·unascertained

…he pathologist could not determine a medical cause of death; SIDS could not be confirmed due to evidence of drug exposure and a deceased half-sibling. Post-mortem toxicology showed heroin and methadone exposure, but no e…

neonatologyforensic medicinecommunicationsystemheroin
VIChome2019-12-11

Finding into death of Maddox Garry Wheeler

0y · Male·Unascertained

…t multiple factors may have contributed including unsafe co-sleeping position, prematurity, and substance exposure. The mother had a known history of cannabis use in her first pregnancy but did not disclose substance use…

neonatologyobstetricscommunicationdelaymethamphetamine
VIChome2023-02-27

Finding into death of Baby A

0y · Unknown·Unascertained

…ng prematurity, low birthweight, co-sleeping arrangements, soft bedding, and prenatal and postnatal smoke exposure. Post-mortem toxicology revealed exposure to multiple illicit drugs (MDMA, methamphetamine, cannabis, tra…

paediatricspathologyMDMA
VIChome2020-04-28

Finding into death of Baby M

0y · Male·Unascertained in the setting of detected methylamphetamine

… child lived in a caravan where parents socialised regularly with methamphetamine users, creating ongoing exposure risk. No definitive causal link between methylamphetamine exposure and death could be established, but th…

forensic medicinetoxicologymethamphetamine
QLDhome2021-02-17

T, an eight week old infant - Non-inquest findings

0y · Male·Sudden infant death syndrome category II (SIDS) - accidental asphyxiation due to…

…dequately assess serious risk factors identified by healthcare professionals, including the mother's active drug use, documented instances of falling asleep on the infant, and unsafe co-sleeping practices. Critical learn…

neonatologypaediatricssystemcommunicationheroin

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