48 results for “intravenous fluids”
23y · Male·complications of bowel obstruction by adhesions
…anged via correctional officers rather than ambulance despite abnormal vital signs (heart rate 45), and intravenous fluids were not administered despite severe dehydration. He suffered cardiac arrest en route and died a…
50y · Male·Sepsis of unknown organism in respiratory
… was taken to hospital where he was found to have reduced left lung air entry and mottled skin. Despite intravenous antibiotics, fluids, and non-rebreather ventilation, his condition deteriorated and comfort care was in…
77y · Male·aspiration pneumonia due to dysphagia on a background of dementia
… speech pathologist assessed him as having significant aspiration risk requiring hospital admission and intravenous fluids. He deteriorated with persistent chest congestion despite supportive care including suctioning, …
46y · Female·Sepsis of unknown origin
…ing with bradycardia, hypotension, and hypothermia. Despite extensive investigations and treatment with intravenous fluids, hydrocortisone, and antibiotics, the source of sepsis could not be determined. She died 4 days …
72y · Male·Complications of a gastroduodenal perforation (palliated) in the setting of mult…
…aroscopy or surgery, as these were deemed unlikely to improve quality of life. William was managed with intravenous antibiotics, fluids and analgesia. He deteriorated rapidly overnight with increased respiratory rate an…
68y · Female·Anaphylactoid reaction to intravenous CT scan contrast medium leading to cardior…
…with asthma presented to hospital with abdominal pain suggestive of biliary obstruction. A CT scan with intravenous contrast was ordered to clarify the diagnosis before potential surgical transfer. She had asthma exacer…
55y · Male·Diabetic ketoacidosis
…itoring. A telehealth consultation on 21-22 January revealed the family declined medical investigation, intravenous fluids, nasogastric/PEG feeding, and medications. CM's condition deteriorated with weakness, lethargy, …
64y · Female·Complications of hospital acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 infection
…ia. A significant clinical challenge was her non-compliance with treatment, including refusal of thickened fluids despite dysphagia, and difficulty with blood tests and interventions. She was discharged on 23 December 20…
77y · Male·septic shock due to cellulitis of the left forearm
…transfer from hospital to the nursing home. Despite admission to hospital with cellulitis diagnosis and intravenous antibiotics, his condition deteriorated. He repeatedly removed his IV drip, leading to conversion to or…
78y · Female·Hypernatraemia in the setting of lowered oral intake
…ernatraemia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and possible aspiration pneumonia. Despite treatment with intravenous fluids, antibiotics, anti-acid medication and blood transfusion, her condition did not improve. She die…
57y · Male·Pneumonia with contributing factors of trisomy 21 and early Alzheimer's dementia
…bility, and regularly refused care. On 1 February, he had a hypotensive episode managed as aspiration with fluids and antibiotics, but his condition deteriorated. He was transitioned to palliative care and died shortly a…
80y · Female·Haemoperitoneum/retroperitoneal haematoma due to rupture of the abdominal aorta …
…al pathology. She developed undifferentiated shock at 5am, initially attributed to sepsis and treated with fluids and antibiotics. She appeared to stabilize but deteriorated further at 11am with severe hypotension, sever…
53y · Female·Pneumonia
…and chronic kidney disease presented with septic shock secondary to pneumonia. She received appropriate intravenous antibiotics and fluids, but her condition deteriorated despite treatment. She developed anuric renal fa…
48y · Female·Aspiration of stomach contents and pneumonia, following cardiac arrest
Margaret Webber, aged 48, with cerebral palsy and diabetes, died from aspiration of stomach contents and pneumonia. She presented to hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and coffee-ground vomit, which raised concern…
53y · Female·Pneumonia
…nd called emergency services. Hospital admission diagnosed suspected aspiration pneumonia; she received intravenous antibiotics and fluids. Despite treatment, she experienced multiple aspiration events and recurrent cri…
80y · Male·Pneumonia in a man with multiple medical comorbidities
…ing assisted to bed and was transported to Austin Hospital by ambulance. Despite initial treatment with intravenous antibiotics and fluids, his condition deteriorated rapidly with evidence of organ failure. The coroner …
61y · Female·injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision as a passenger
…evere crush injuries and lower limb entrapment. While paramedics provided appropriate field care including fluids and analgesia, the extended extrication time delayed definitive treatment including blood transfusion avai…
76y · Male·Urosepsis in a man with spastic quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and chron…
…th poor oral intake and severe hyponatraemia presumed secondary to urinary tract infection. He received intravenous antibiotics and fluids, but his condition deteriorated. The coroner found no evidence of preventable fa…
76y · Female·pulmonary embolism due to carcinomatosis
A 76-year-old woman presented to hospital with shortness of breath and was initially diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia and later pulmonary oedema. Both diagnoses were incorrect. She had widespread cancer (carci…
49y · Female·lobar pneumonia in the setting of Down's syndrome and progressive dementia
… poor oral intake, which had persisted for months. After failing to respond to active therapy including intravenous fluids, the family and clinical team decided against parenteral feeding. She was transferred to palliat…
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