A hospital has been ordered to pay out millions of pounds in compensation to a family after their daughter almost died shortly after her birth due to staff not recognising a dislodged tube that should have been helping her breathe.
Unfortunately, during or shortly after transfer her endotracheal tube became dislodged, partially blocking her airways. There was a failure to appreciate that her deteriorating condition might be caused by a dislodged tube. A couple of hours later it was determined she would not survive and the tube was removed, following which her condition improved. While her life was saved, she suffered a profound brain injury as a result of this neonatal hypoxic ischaemic insult (lack of oxygen & blood supply to the brain).
She is able to communicate in a very basic fashion through her gestures, but it is not possible for her to speak. She can’t feed herself, although she can drink if a cup is held to her mouth. Her unaided functional movement is limited to quite a significant degree. She enjoys being around her siblings and the rest of her family.
She has profound and multiple learning difficulties. As a result, she will lack capacity to make decisions about her finances, day-to-day life and welfare in the future.
Due to her condition and diagnosis some of the experts involved estimate that her life expectancy may only be to the age of 33, although everyone hopes this to be inaccurate and she lives far longer.
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust did not fully admit liability for the injuries caused by their medical negligence. However, before the commencement of a trial in London it was possible to reach a negotiated settlement.
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