28 Jun 2016 Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass · Prevention of Future Deaths report Black Country
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Concerns raised 5 Inadequate preparation and care planning for the arrival of a premature baby View source Failure to consult the on-call consultant before making extubation decisions View source Failure to use the CO2 monitor early enough View source Inadequate handover for the arrival of a premature baby View source Delays and problems in contacting the tertiary unit through the switchboard View source See 2 more concerns
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Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass was born prematurely at 28+2 weeks’ gestation and developed respiratory distress requiring ventilator support. Following difficulties with changing and re-inserting his endotracheal tube, he suffered a hypoxic episode and significant brain damage, and died on 13 January 2016. Concerns included the decision-making around extubation and intubation, delayed contact with the tertiary unit, and inadequate handover and preparation.
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How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Parents of Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate preparation and care planning for the arrival of a premature baby
Wider context from the report “3. There was also evidence of an inadequate handover and preparation for the arrival of the premature baby with insufficient care plan details or consultation taking place .
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Parents of Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to consult the on-call consultant before making extubation decisions
Wider context from the report “1. Evidence emerged during the inquest that the Paediatric Doctor in charge recognised that it was a mistake to extubate baby when he did. His words were: “What should have been a straight forward ET change turned into a nightmare”. He also confirmed that he should have consulted the Consultant on call prior to making the decision and earlier use of the CO2 monitor would have made a difference.
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Parents of Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to use the CO2 monitor early enough
Wider context from the report “1. Evidence emerged during the inquest that the Paediatric Doctor in charge recognised that it was a mistake to extubate baby when he did. His words were: “What should have been a straight forward ET change turned into a nightmare”. He also confirmed that he should have consulted the Consultant on call prior to making the decision and earlier use of the CO2 monitor would have made a difference .
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Parents of Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate handover for the arrival of a premature baby
Wider context from the report “3. There was also evidence of an inadequate handover and preparation for the arrival of the premature baby with insufficient care plan details or consultation taking place.
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Parents of Tommi-Ray Colin Vigrass; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Delays and problems in contacting the tertiary unit through the switchboard
Wider context from the report “2. In addition, it emerged that there were problems and delays in trying to contact the tertiary unit via the switchboard .
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