DeathBRT
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Received Apr 19, 2006 · Event occurred Oct 21, 2005
Report 705600 · MDR key 705600
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
50 YR
- Abdominal Pain
- Cardiac Arrest
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
AN EXTREMELY AGITATED PT WAS ADMITTED THROUGH THE ED IN 4 POINT LEATHER RESTRAINTS HE WAS BEING TRANSFERRED FROM THE ED STRETCHER ONTO THE INPT BED WHEN HE WAS ARRESTED. THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF REAPPLYING THE RESTRAINTS WHEN HE CODED. THE PA DEPT OF HEALTH AND CMS HAVE BOTH BEEN NOTIFIED THE DOH CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION. THE CORONER DID AN AUTOPSY & THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS ARTERIOSCLERETRE CARDIO - VASCULAR DISEASE.