5 results for “metabolic alkalosis”
34y · Male·Unascertained; likely fatal cardiac arrhythmia secondary to electrolyte disturba…
…e prior hospital admissions for vomiting-induced electrolyte disturbances (hypokalaemia, hypochloraemia, metabolic alkalosis). The coroner concluded his death was likely due to an acute electrolyte disturbance causing Q…
45y · Female·COVID pneumonia complicated by severe electrolyte abnormalities
…itted three times over 3 weeks with progressive electrolyte disturbances (hyperkalaemia, hypernatraemia, metabolic alkalosis) following influenza, then COVID-19 infection. Difficult venous access due to contractures pre…
43y · Female·Severe diffuse hypoxic brain injury caused by administration of supratherapeutic…
…red (1.8-3 times the maximum recommended 660 mmol dose), causing severe hypernatremia (peak 169 mmol/L), metabolic alkalosis, and hypokalaemia. Brain swelling and death resulted. The consultant failed to adequately moni…
46y · Female·combined effects of aspiration pneumonia due to gastroparesis following sleeve g…
A 46-year-old woman died from aspiration pneumonia due to gastroparesis following sleeve gastrectomy, complicated by ischaemic heart disease. Post-operative recovery was beset with persistent vomiting, dehydration, and e…
33y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy with an antecedent cause of in-hospital cardiop…
Melissa King, aged 33, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest at Blacktown Hospital. She presented with severe malnutrition, electrolyte derangements including hyponatraem…
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