Coronial

8 results for polysubstance overdose (possible)

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 history of polysubstance abuse, enceph…

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SAcommunity2008-12-18

Coroner's Finding: EDWARDS Adrian Lee

31y · Male·haemorrhage due to incised wound to left arm with amphetamine toxicity as a poss…

A 31-year-old man with personality disorder, possible epilepsy, possible schizophrenia, and polysubstance abuse made a triple zero call suggesting self-harm. Police and ambulance crews found him with a deep l…

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SAhome2025-05-20

Coroner's Finding: Johnstone, Aaron George

43y · Male·methylamphetamine and heroin toxicity

…n home detention bail. He had a complex psychiatric history including depression, psychosis, PTSD, and polysubstance use disorder, with previous suicide attempts and admissions. He was engaged with mental health and add…

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VIChome2021-03-19

Finding into death of Kim Melissa Hall

36y · Female·combined effects of baclofen toxicity and blunt head injury

…Key clinical lesson: baclofen toxicity can cause profound CNS depression and seizures, particularly in polysubstance users with psychiatric comorbidity. Prescribing large quantities to vulnerable patients requires caref…

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WA2024-07-10

Inquest into the Death of Jason Anthony THOMPSON

54y · Male·metastatic lung cancer with terminal palliative care

…asuarina Prison, died from metastatic lung cancer. He collapsed on 17 February 2023 with suspected opioid overdose but was not transferred to hospital for approximately 10 hours. While not definitively an opioid overdose

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VICcommunity2023-09-27

Finding into death of Ryan Govind Chisholm

20y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity (ethanol, cocaine, etizolam, diazepam, nordiazepam and oxyco…

Ryan Chisholm, a 20-year-old with a history of substance abuse and mental health concerns including anxiety and depression, died from mixed drug toxicity after consuming ethanol, cocaine, etizolam (a novel psychoactive s…

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NSWprison2021-11-19

Inquest into the death of Danny Whitton

25y · Male·Multiple organ failure due to acute paracetamol poisoning

…o hospital until afternoon despite clear clinical indicators warranting immediate evacuation. Paracetamol overdose was likely ingested 1-3 November from diverted medication; acetylcysteine antidote effectiveness was dimi…

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QLDcommunity2024-11-04

Inquest into the death of Damon Paul William Savage

27y · Male·Multiple gunshot wounds

…ce of comprehensive follow-up after acute psychiatric presentations; risk assessment in the context of polysubstance use, alcohol, and prescription medications; and the need for integrated care coordination between ment…

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