8 results for “toxicology sampling”
20y · Female·Aspiration of sand; cause of sand aspiration not determined
…ways, though the precise circumstances remain undetermined. Key clinical gaps included failure to obtain toxicology samples, forensic swabs, or alcohol testing at the first autopsy in Mozambique—the optimal time for such…
70y · Female·Cause of death could not be determined - available evidence does not allow a fin…
…certificates without adequate medical investigation, and the critical need for external examinations and toxicology sampling when sudden unexpected deaths occur in potentially suspicious circumstances.
75y · Female·Haemorrhage due to chest and abdominal injuries sustained in motor vehicle colli…
…or dangerous driving causing death. While emergency services appropriately did not attempt roadside blood sampling from a trapped, seriously injured patient, the case highlighted challenges in obtaining timely toxicology…
43y · Male·Undetermined — available evidence does not allow determination due to limitation…
Peter Allen died in a house fire on 26 November 2000 at Lismore, NSW. Due to significant deficiencies in the postmortem examination and fire investigation, the coroner could not determine the cause or manner of death. Th…
28y · Female·3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA) and ketamine toxicity
Trang Thi Thu Le, 28, died on her birthday from MDMA and ketamine toxicity after attending an electronic dance music event at John Cain Arena. She collapsed after consuming drugs purchased from an unknown source within t…
0y · Female·Methylamphetamine toxicity
A newborn baby died 8 hours after birth from methylamphetamine toxicity acquired in utero. The mother unknowingly consumed methylamphetamine in the days before labour, likely by drinking from a contaminated bottle at a r…
58y · Female·cardiac arrhythmia caused by a combination of pre-existing myocarditis and the a…
…monitoring protocols were appropriately followed. The key clinical lesson relates to improved post-mortem sampling procedures for patients on clozapine.
24y · Male·Complications of Brown Snake Bite
Brent Crough, a 24-year-old man, died from complications of brown snake bite in hospital. He was bitten on his right finger while separating the snake from his dog and was transported to Tamworth Base Hospital. Despite a…
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