Christmas tragedy as toddler discovered lifeless hours after being despatched dwelling from hospital
The heartbroken dad and mom of a 22-month-old toddler have informed how they discovered her lifeless – simply hours after she returned from hospital.
Child Hailey Thompson was identified with the virus on December 18, however her household have been informed to proceed giving her fluids and paracetamol as an alternative of antibiotics.
However early the following day, her dad and mom Kris Thompson, 32, and Iboyla Adam, 35, discovered her unconscious in her bed room.
Kris carried out CPR earlier than a paramedic took over and the kid was rushed to Wigan Infirmary – the place she tragically died regardless of docs’ finest efforts.
Now an investigation has been launched after her dad and mom complained that Hailey’s case had not been taken severely sufficient.
Kris, from Wigan, Gtr Manchester, stated: “We will not imagine we misplaced our child lady.
“All of it occurred so quick. One thing in her physique took management of her.
“Once we discovered her at 5.30am on Monday she was mendacity in the very same place I had seen her once I went to mattress at midnight, besides she was stiff and her pores and skin was discolored.
“It was a horrific sight that may hang-out me for the remainder of my life.
“We knew in our hearts she was gone however I referred to as 999 and yelled into the cellphone that our daughter was dying so they’d me do CPR till the speedy response paramedic arrives.
“However she could not revive her and she or he was pronounced lifeless on the hospital.”
“We will not imagine we misplaced our child lady”
(Kris Thompson/SWNS)
Hailey began with a cough and runny nostril on December 7 and was taken to a GP who prescribed her antibiotics, however she stopped taking them on account of an allergic response.
Every week later she was taken to a different physician’s appointment the place the household have been informed that as she had a viral an infection she wanted Calpol as an alternative of antibiotics.
Only a day later, she was properly sufficient to run round, eat and drink properly, and go to mattress at her typical 6:30 p.m.
Kris went to see her at 11pm, the place he discovered his daughter gasping so he instantly referred to as 999, who stated an ambulance can be there shortly.
After 20 minutes he did not arrive and 111 informed him there was a two hour wait, so he drove Hailey to A&E, the place they waited over 5 hours earlier than she was checked. .
The physician examined Hailey’s blood stress and could not test her tonsils. So he informed the household to go dwelling, the place she fell asleep immediately.
Her dad and mom have been informed to maintain her hydrated and dosed with Calpol and if she hadn’t improved in three days, to take her again to A&E.
She then wakened at midday, however was coughing, had a runny nostril and was “utterly out of character”.
Hailey was put to mattress at 6.15pm on December 18 and Kris observed she was panting once more, however not as severely as earlier than.
Lower than six hours later, the couple make their most heartbreaking discovery.
Wigan Infirmary was having one among its busiest days on Sunday the 18th and a ‘important incident’ was subsequently declared by the division.
However Ibolya and Kris need to know why no blood samples have been taken after they took Hailey to the hospital “out of breath like a 90-year-old man”.
The couple additionally stated an try to test his tonsils was aborted as a result of the teen was thrashing, closing his mouth after which vomiting.
Kris and Ibolya have been informed to take Hailey dwelling and hold her hydrated, and if she hadn’t improved in three days, take her again to A&E.
However tragically, the teen had died inside 24 hours.
Kris stated: “We would like solutions. How can a wholesome child die whereas sleeping?
“And why hasn’t she been examined for strep A, scarlet fever or Covid for instance?”
A autopsy examination can’t be carried out till December 28, leaving the couple dealing with an agonizing anticipate solutions and police have handed the main points to the coroner.
A spokesperson for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Basis Belief stated: “Our heartfelt condolences exit to Hailey’s household at this tragic time.
“We’re conscious of the household’s considerations and are at present awaiting additional info to study extra.”
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