33 results for “leg infection”
65y · Male·Multiple organ failure of unknown origin
…rsing staff advice and his GP's strong recommendation following identification of low platelets and MRSA infection, he initially declined hospitalisation. He was eventually admitted to Box Hill Hospital on 5 May 2023 wi…
56y · Male·Complications, including sepsis, of left leg infection (operated), in a man with…
…hn Pickin, a 56-year-old prisoner with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, died from sepsis complicating a left leg infection. His lung cancer was appropriately investigated following haemoptysis in October 2021, with timel…
21y · Male·Sepsis and Streptococcus pyogenes necrotising fasciitis of the left leg
…ead in bed 1 day later. Autopsy revealed necrotising fasciitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes of the left leg with systemic sepsis. The coroner found this was a rare and unusual presentation in a fit young healthy per…
58y · Male·pneumonia on a background of adenocarcinoma of the lung stage 4, ischaemic heart…
… by stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma, ischaemic heart disease, and chronic emphysema. He presented with critical leg ischaemia requiring femoral endarterectomy, developed acute myocardial infarction perioperatively, and was …
31y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolism arising from deep vein thrombosis
… flights to West Africa and returned on 13 December 2002. On 14 December, he presented to his GP with right leg/calf pain after flying. Despite risk factors (obesity, long-haul travel), DVT was not investigated with ult…
63y · Female·Sepsis with multiorgan failure in the setting of limb cellulitis complicating a …
…ied on 30 January 2024. Key clinical lesson: prompt recognition and aggressive early management of wound infections in vulnerable patients with significant comorbidities is critical; delayed diagnosis of sepsis contribu…
96y · Female·Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis secondary to infected leg ulcers, complicated by m…
…old woman with diabetes, dementia and a chronic blistering skin condition developed progressively worsening leg ulcers with exposed tendons while resident in an aged care facility. Despite multiple medical reviews betwe…
31y · Female·Septicaemia following Acute Osteomyelitis following Fractures of the Left Leg
…ld Aboriginal woman, died from septicaemia following acute osteomyelitis complicating fractures of her left leg. She presented to Royal Darwin Hospital on 22 April 2005 with a tibial and fibular fracture, was treated ap…
66y · Male·respiratory infection on a background of metastatic carcinoma
Thomas Kedwell, aged 66, died in custody at Prince of Wales Hospital from respiratory infection secondary to metastatic carcinoma. He had undergone laryngectomy and tracheostomy for throat cancer in 2…
63y · Female·Sepsis complicating cellulitis following skin cancer excision and skin graft pro…
…ral practitioner's clinic. The lesion was a squamous cell carcinoma (invasive Bowen's disease) on the lower leg. Two days post-procedure, the patient presented with fever, delirium, and lower limb cellulitis. Despite ap…
41y · Male·multiple injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash with superimposed infection
…momentary inadvertence possibly influenced by sun glare. Mr Lucas sustained severe injuries including right leg amputation, pelvic infection, and spinal fracture with paralysis, dying from infection superimposed on unsu…
84y · Female·multi-organ failure arising from Staphylococcal septicaemia
Laurel Jean Shaw, aged 84, died from multi-organ failure secondary to Staphylococcal septicaemia. She was detained under a Mental Health Act order for Lewy Body Dementia when she developed MRSA pneumonia and sepsis on 15…
70y · Male·complications arising from craniofacial resection and orbital exenteration for r…
…iple surgical complications occurred including carotid artery injury, cerebral infarction, CSF leak, and infection. He developed delirium postoperatively necessitating Mental Health Act orders. The coroner found the ITO…
45y · Male·massive pulmonary embolism due to deep vein thrombosis of the left leg
…rophylactic anticoagulation therapy. The coroner found he was at high risk for DVT (lower limb fracture, infection, prolonged immobilization) and should have received anticoagulation throughout his immobilized period, b…
52y · Male·Stab injuries to the chest
… chest on 11 December 2020. He had suffered a workplace injury in 2007 resulting in amputation of his right leg in 2017, chronic pain, multiple surgeries, and recent infection requiring hospitalisation. His GP noted he …
40y · Female·Bacterial septicaemia from an unknown organism
…d to Mareeba Hospital (a small rural facility) on three occasions with non-specific viral-like symptoms and leg pain. Despite initial expert criticism, detailed review established that admission on day 2 would not have …
64y · Female·Acute bronchopneumonia in a woman with liver failure
…, COPD, diabetes, pulmonary hypertension). Discharged from hospital on 3 September 2005 after treatment for leg ulcers despite being terminally ill. She deteriorated overnight with acute pneumonia (Streptococcus pneumon…
67y · Male·Gas gangrene with antecedent cause of Clostridium septicum septicaemia
Peter Smith, 67, presented to Cooma Hospital with severe leg muscle cramps and pain on 6 February 2018. Despite appropriate pain management and initial investigation su…
30y · Male·diffuse alveolar damage, a complication of bacterial endocarditis
…presented to the prison medical centre on 24 June 2005 with acute left-sided pain and inability to move his legs. Hospital evaluation revealed bacterial endocarditis affecting his heart valve with septic emboli to multi…
10y · Male·Septic arthritis of the left shoulder with acute heart failure resulting from to…
…nability to sweat and lack of pain sensation, leading to multiple serious complications including bilateral leg amputations and recurrent infections. He was in state care under Family, Youth & Children's Services and pl…
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