5 results for “intussusception”
0y · Male·multi-organ failure from septicaemia following surgical reduction of intussuscep…
…eriorated dramatically overnight and was transferred to Canberra Hospital on 15 October morning where intussusception was diagnosed and surgically reduced, but Nathan died of septicaemia and multi-organ failure. Prevent…
0y · Male·Complications of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy secondary to recurrent episode…
…ria, and poor fluid tolerance despite guidelines recommending consultant review. Dr G.'s diagnosis of intussusception came only after family approached him the next morning. Delays in ambulance booking, inadequate hando…
3y · Male·unascertainable; malnourishment was a significant contributing factor
Bradley Frederick Whitehouse, aged 3 months, died on 10 February 2008 from causes ruled unascertainable. He was severely malnourished and emaciated at death, having deteriorated dramatically over the final month of life.…
2y · Male·Pneumonia
A 2-month-old Aboriginal infant died of pneumonia on 17 July 2019. Key clinical lessons: (1) Fever in infants <3 months requires careful evaluation per RCH guidelines, including investigations and admission for observati…
2y · Male·Group A Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome which probably originated in the thro…
Ryan Saunders, a 2-year-old boy, died from Group A Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome after a 72-hour presentation with fever, pain, and systemic illness. Initial GP care was appropriate given the presentation and diagno…
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