WA grandmother critical after fall at Bali restaurant

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 17 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

Estelle Ravenscroft, 79, fell down an open stairwell at a Bali restaurant and sustained six severe leg fractures.

Estelle Ravenscroft, 79, from Busselton in Western Australia, fell into an open stairwell at a restaurant in Bali last weekend after slipping on the bathroom floor. She was taken to hospital by ambulance and underwent emergency surgery for six severe fractures—three in each leg.

Ms Ravenscroft, who also has osteoporosis, suffered a severe adverse reaction to painkillers administered after surgery. Her condition deteriorated rapidly, and she was admitted to intensive care last Sunday. Her daughter, Leonie Walsh, reported that her vitals plummeted and she began convulsing. Medical staff performed manual realignments to her legs without painkillers because of the severe reactions, and both legs were placed in traction with weights.

Post-surgery, Ms Ravenscroft has undergone two blood transfusions. Her daughter reported on Friday that her condition remained precarious, with ongoing medical care required for heart, oxygen and blood issues resulting from the painkiller reaction. "Her condition isn't good," Ms Walsh said.

How it is being reported

• ‘Nightmare beyond belief’: Freak accident in Bali restaurant leaves WA grandmother fighting for her life‘A simple lunch at a restaurant and a visit to the ladies’ bathroom has ended up being a nightmare beyond belief’.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 05:16
• ‘Nightmare beyond belief’: Freak accident in Bali restaurant leaves WA grandmother fighting for her life‘A simple lunch at a restaurant and a visit to the ladies’ bathroom has ended up being a nightmare beyond belief’.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 05:16
• ‘Nightmare beyond belief’: Freak accident in Bali restaurant leaves WA grandmother fighting for her life‘A simple lunch at a restaurant and a visit to the ladies’ bathroom has ended up being a nightmare beyond belief’.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 05:16

In this story: Estelle Ravenscroft · Leonie Walsh · Busselton · Bali

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