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192 results for morphine toxicity

SAhome2012-09-25

Coroner's Finding: AMOS Mark Geoffrey

37y · Male·Morphine toxicity from accidental overdose of crushed Kapanol (slow-release morp…

A 37-year-old male subject to home detention bail died from morphine toxicity due to accidental overdose of crushed Kapanol (slow-release morphine capsules). He had a long hi…

toxicologyaddiction medicinesystemdelaymorphine
ACThome2020-02-07

Inquest into death of RODNEY WAYNE RUDD

67y · Male·aspiration of gastric contents, due to morphine toxicity, in the context of bila…

…th chronic pain, pancreatitis, osteoporosis and emphysema died from aspiration of gastric contents due to morphine toxicity. He had been prescribed opioid medications (MS-Contin and Ordine) by his GP under pain specialis…

general practicepain medicinemorphine
SAhospital2006-06-16

Coroner's Finding: SMITH Ian Myles

2y · Male·morphine toxicity

A 2-year-old boy died from morphine toxicity approximately 35 hours after suspected ingestion of up to 7 Kapanol (slow-release morphine) caps…

emergency medicinepaediatricssystemdelaymorphine
TAShome2021-10-11

Coroner's Finding: Parsons, Anna Maree

53y · Female·Unintentional mixed prescription drug toxicity (morphine and diazepam) together …

Anna Maree Parsons, aged 53, died from unintentional mixed prescription drug toxicity (morphine and diazepam) combined with advanced lung disease from heavy smoking. She consumed morphine (Or…

general practiceemergency medicinemorphine
TAScommunity2015-07-03

Coroner's Finding: Pedersen, Jonas Havskov

26y · Male·morphine intoxication due to ingestion of poppy tea

A 26-year-old Danish student died from morphine intoxication following ingestion of poppy tea made from illegally harvested opium poppy heads in Tasmania…

toxicologyforensic medicinemorphine
WAhome- 15 May 2014

Inquest into the Death of Helen Barbara MINETT

55y · Female·Multiple drug toxicity in a woman with coronary artery atherosclerosis

…rointestinal disorders, mental health issues including DID, and suicidal ideation died from multiple drug toxicity following a morphine overdose. She ingested approximately 800mg of morphine mixture on the morning of 28 …

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NSWhome2018-02-23

Inquest into the death of Yongxing Wang

79y · Male·hypoxic brain injury due to cardio-respiratory arrest caused by opioid toxicity

Yongxing Wang, 79, died from hypoxic brain injury caused by opioid toxicity from combined morphine and oxycodone. After a minor back injury on 21 August, he received a cortisone inj…

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QLDhome2015-04-24

Lievesley, Tamiya Calais

0y · Female·Morphine toxicity

Tamiya Calais Lievesley, a six-month-old infant, died from morphine toxicity on 2 March 2004. She ingested a fatal dose of morphine, likely administered by one of her parent…

paediatricsgeneral practicemedicationdiagnosticmorphine
VICmental health2020-03-13

Finding into death of PATIENT A

35y · Female·mixed drug toxicity (fentanyl, morphine, clozapine and aripiprazole)

…man with schizoaffective disorder, opiate use disorder, and amphetamine use disorder died from mixed drug toxicity (fentanyl, morphine, clozapine, and aripiprazole) after absconding from an inpatient mental health facili…

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WAaged care2013-09-11

Inquest into the Death of Taylor, Evelyn

87y · Female·heart failure and probable pneumonia in an elderly lady complicated by morphine …

…disease, and hypertension presented with chest pain and hypoxia. A locum doctor (Dr B.) administered 20mg morphine intramuscularly without reviewing the patient's notes, medical history, or full clinical picture. The dec…

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TAShospital2025-06-10

Coroner's Finding: Johnston, Trent Ian

40y · Male·aspiration pneumonitis with acute alcoholic hepatitis, pancreatitis, mixed drug …

…id schizophrenia, alcohol and substance abuse, died from aspiration pneumonitis complicated by mixed drug toxicity (codeine, morphine, diazepam, paracetamol), acute alcoholic hepatitis, pancreatitis and emphysema. He col…

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QLDhome2008-09-12

Bertram, Amanda Renee

28y · Female·Mixed drug toxicity

Amanda Bertram, a 28-year-old with 8 years of drug addiction, died from mixed drug toxicity after injecting heroin and consuming amphetamines. Toxicology revealed potentially fatal levels of methyl…

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QLDhome2010-06-09

Edwards, Peeta Louise Josephine

32y · Female·Opiate toxicity; toxic combination of morphine and codeine causing respiratory d…

…-old woman with severe depression and psychiatric history, was found dead in bed. Autopsy revealed opiate toxicity with high levels of morphine and codeine. Toxicology expert opinion indicated morphine was likely injecte…

general practicepsychiatrysystemdelaymorphine
TAShome2020-11-09

Coroner's Finding: Spencer, Melissa Mary

54y · Female·mixed drug toxicity

A 54-year-old nurse with chronic pain from a 1990 back injury died from mixed drug toxicity involving morphine, codeine, doxylamine and nitrazepam. She was prescribed multiple CNS depressants for y…

general practicepain medicinemedicationsystemmorphine
SAhome2004-11-18

Coroner's Finding: CUNNINGHAM Tracey-Lee

26y · Female·morphine toxicity complicated terminally by bronchopneumonia

A 26-year-old woman with chronic migraines and depression died from morphine toxicity complicated by aspiration pneumonia. She had a documented history of drug-seeking behaviour, for…

general practiceneurologymedicationdiagnosticmorphine
QLD2012-05-31

Perry, Anthony Mark

41y · Male·Respiratory depression caused by alcohol and morphine poisoning

…41, died in police custody at Rockhampton watch house on 23 March 2010 from respiratory depression due to morphine and alcohol. He was arrested for breaching a domestic violence order after drinking heavily. Police were …

forensic medicineemergency medicinediagnosticsystemmorphine
QLDhome2005

Shaw, Lillian Margaret

67y · Female·perforated gastric ulcer; morphine toxicity also made a significant contribution

…t firmly insist on hospitalisation despite clear warning signs. On the final visit, 30mg of intramuscular morphine was administered at home—a large dose inappropriate for undiagnosed abdominal pain and potentially maskin…

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VIChome2013-06-12

Finding into death of Matthew Robert Frandsen

41y · Male·mixed drug toxicity (ethanol, amitriptyline, methadone, morphine, diazepam, tema…

…hew Frandsen, a 41-year-old with longstanding illicit drug and alcohol use disorder, died from mixed drug toxicity involving ethanol, methadone, morphine, amitriptyline, and benzodiazepines. He was found heavily intoxica…

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ACThome2020-12-10

Inquest into death of KAITLIN O’KEEFE McGILL

34y · Female·morphine toxicity (morphine probably ingested as heroin), accidental death

A 34-year-old woman subject to a Psychiatric Treatment Order died from morphine toxicity (accidental heroin overdose). While no deficiency in clinical care was identified, the coroner h…

psychiatrycommunicationsystemmorphine
QLDhome2008-09-12

Doheny, Dominic Raphael

36y · Male·morphine toxicity

A 36-year-old man with morbid obesity, possible sleep apnoea, and respiratory symptoms died from morphine toxicity after taking three 100mg MS Contin tablets within 6 hours, despite being opioid-naïve. He presen…

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