57 results for “stimulant toxicity”
30y · Male·Methamphetamine toxicity in the setting of a stabbing
…the fight. The forensic pathologist concluded that sudden cardiac arrhythmia secondary to methamphetamine toxicity and hyperadrenergic stimulation, compounded by the stress of the physical altercation, was the most proba…
38y · Male·Toxicity to methylamphetamine
…st consciousness during restraint and suffered a lethal cardiac arrhythmia secondary to methylamphetamine toxicity, exacerbated by physical exertion, stress, and the arrest itself. The coroner found police conduct approp…
Male·Motor vehicle crash injuries; Arjomand: unsurvivable head injury; Hiron: chest a…
…njuries. The coroner found all three men were significantly intoxicated with methylamphetamine and other stimulants at the time of the crash. The driver's impaired judgment, risk-taking behaviour, and potential sudden o…
30y · Male·mixed drug toxicity (MDMA, methylamphetamine and methoxyamphetamine)
Charles Yan, a 30-year-old male prisoner, died from mixed drug toxicity (MDMA, methylamphetamine, methoxyamphetamine) following cardiac arrest in an open-wing correctional facil…
35y · Male·Methylamphetamine toxicity; chronic hepatitis as contributing factor
…amese man remanded at Fulham Correctional Centre on drug trafficking charges, died from methylamphetamine toxicity on 4 August 2024. During a visit on 3 August, he likely ingested a balloon containing methylamphetamine t…
50y · Male·Acute methamphetamine toxicity
A 50-year-old man with significant cardiac history (previous stenting) died from acute methamphetamine toxicity. He had consumed a high concentration of methamphetamine solution orally, resulting in a markedly elevate…
15y · Male·Head Injury
…oad during a police pursuit. He was intoxicated with methylamphetamine (0.08 mg/L) at the time, a potent stimulant that impairs judgment and increases risk-taking behavior. The crash occurred when he lost control of a s…
24y · Male·Combination of factors including methylamphetamine toxicity, physical exertion, …
…gure-four leg lock. The coroner found his death resulted from a combination of factors: methylamphetamine toxicity, physical exertion, anxiety, morbid obesity, and compromised cardiorespiratory function from brief prone …
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…
45y · Male·methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA or 'ecstasy') toxicity
…ear-old man with long-term methamphetamine addiction enrolled in a rehabilitation program, died from MDMA toxicity on 29 December 2019. He was on approved leave from the Salvation Army Bridge Program when he relapsed, ob…
28y · Male·The cause of death remains undetermined. The coroner concluded it is likely that…
…r visibility). He was inadequately clothed, wet, and exhibited symptoms consistent with methylamphetamine toxicity including paranoia, agitation, and poor coordination. Expert evidence indicated methylamphetamine can cau…
38y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiorespiratory arrest caused by mixed…
Constance Burrett, 38, died from mixed drug toxicity (heroin and methylamphetamine overdose) causing hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and cardiorespiratory ar…
24y · Male·methamphetamine toxicity in the background of atrioventricular node artery dyspl…
Jordan Cruickshank, a 24-year-old Aboriginal man, died from methamphetamine toxicity with underlying atrioventricular node artery dysplasia while being pursued by police during an arrest ope…
23y · Male·multiple injuries as a result of a single motor vehicle accident
…on, and risk-taking behaviour is relevant for healthcare professionals managing patients presenting with stimulant toxicity.
51y · Male·Cardiac arrhythmia in the setting of methylamphetamine use
…aled a mildly enlarged heart with elevated blood methamphetamine levels. This case highlights the cardiac toxicity of methamphetamine, particularly in susceptible individuals. The coroner noted an alarming epidemiologica…
22y · Female·cardiac arrest of uncertain cause noting the existence of drug toxicity; the dru…
Faithe Baxter, aged 22, died from cardiac arrest due to methamphetamine toxicity after using multiple drugs including methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, opioids and nitrous oxide. She bec…
Male·Mahdi Arjomand: unsurvivable head injury incurred at time of motor vehicle crash…
…ver (Arjomand) suffered a fatal head injury consistent with loss of consciousness or sudden sleep due to stimulant intoxication. The two passengers sustained serious chest, abdominal and internal injuries. Toxicological…
18y · Male·unascertained cause; possibly drowning, hypothermia, cold water immersion, or ca…
Lochlan Mortimer-Shearer, 18 years old, died of unascertained cause after fleeing police in a stolen vehicle on 21 June 2016. He was evading apprehension after breaching bail conditions and curfew. Following a brief poli…
26y · Male·Brain death post mixed drug toxicity including MDMA and cocaine
Mr P, aged 26, attended the Karnival Music Festival in Melbourne on 13 March 2022 and consumed cocaine and high-dose MDMA (Blue Punisher pill). He experienced seizures, hyperthermia (42.2°C), and bradycardia, and was tre…
23y · Male·Undetermined
… a significant contributing factor. Clinical lessons include recognising acute psychiatric symptoms from stimulant use as medical emergencies requiring hospital assessment, and understanding that intoxicated individuals…
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