Investigation and inquest
On 19/08/2014 I commenced an investigation into the death of Liam Oldsworth, aged 22 Months.
The investigation is currently on going. At post mortem the medical cause of death was reported as
1a Aspiration Pneumonia
2. Long standing Hypoxic Ischaemic Brain Injury and West Syndrome.
Circumstances of the death
The child was bought into the Pilgrim Hospital, Fishtoft, Boston with a high temperature, 41.9 and difficulty in breathing. No infection found. Patient treated for Septicaemia and meningitis with antibiotics, condition deteriorated despite all medical support.
Coroner’s concerns
The Serious Incident Analysis report dated 18/3/2015 has only within the last week been received by this office.
Attached are recommendations and shared learning.