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NHS doctors missed chances to save baby girl who died of meningitis
Inquest jury finds NHS doctors missed opportunities to save 'happy, healthy' five-month-old girl who died of meningitis in 2023.
In brief
Inquest jury finds NHS doctors missed opportunities to save 'happy, healthy' five-month-old girl who died of meningitis in 2023. NHS doctors missed chances to save five-month-old girl from meningitis after 55 hours without treatment, jury finds. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Inquest jury finds
NHS doctors missed chances to save life of 'happy, healthy' five-month-old girl who died of meningitis.
Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary
Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after being taken with high temperature and vomiting.
Parents' concerns ignored
Parents, Lynsey Carr and Leon High, said their concerns over illness were ignored by hospital staff.
Staff tested too late
Doctors tested for bacterial infection too late, causing fatal delay in antibiotic treatment.
Jury found cause of death
Jury found Esta died of natural causes contributed to by neglect after 55 hours without treatment.
Parents' statement
Parents said 'we were extremely worried' but staff were 'rude and don't listen to our concerns'.
15 hours in hospital
Esta spent 15 hours in hospital with missed opportunities for treatment.
Family's emotional impact
Family described Esta as 'bright, beautiful and perfect' with a smile that lit up every room.
Decision to withdraw life support
Doctors withdrew life support after 55 hours, causing Esta's death.
NHS apology
NHS trust apologized for failing to save Esta and promised to improve patient safety.
Parents' call for change
Parents said parents know their children better than anyone and need to be listened to.
Medical officer's statement
Dr Elizabeth Garthwaite said they failed Esta and her family and would improve patient safety.
What happened next
NHS trust committed to responding to inquest findings and improving child care safety.
In short
NHS doctors missed chances to save five-month-old girl from meningitis after 55 hours without treatment, jury finds.
