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A NEWBORN baby girl passed away after accidentally being given “ten times” the required dosage of a drug.
Polly Ida Lindop was barely a day old when she died at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester on March 13, 2023, having been born 10 weeks premature.
An inquest into her death at Manchester Coroners Court heard that nurses in the neo-natal intensive care unit mistakenly gave the tot 10 times the dose of a drug she was prescribed.
Polly suffered a cardiac arrest 10 minutes after being given atracuriam – a muscle relaxant, so she could be put on a ventilator to help her breathe.
But a medical expert testified that little Polly was already “very sick” and deteriorating.
There was a “very low” chance of her surviving, even without the overdose, the BBC reported.
Polly’s heartbroken mum, Kimberley Lindop, described scenes of “chaos” at the hospital as doctors tried to save the baby’s life.
Kimberley checked into St Mary’s hospital on March 11, after “showing signs of infections” 10 weeks before her due date, Manchester Evening News reported.
Her water broke and she underwent an emergency caesarean and gave birth to Polly.
It was suspected that she had the infection chorioamnionitis whilst she was in labour.
Maternity guidelines state two types of antibiotics should be given to the mother whilst in labour to protect the baby, but Kimberley was only given one.
Speaking in court, the mum told the coroner Zak Golombek she was initially told that Polly was healthy, and a rash that she had noticed on the baby’s body was a “birth blemish”.
Polly later developed sepsis and was started on antibiotics.
When she deteriorated on March 13, medics decided to attach her to a mechanical ventilator to help her breathe she was prescribed atracurium to relax her body.
But the court heart that the nursing team made a mistake when inputting the dose details, meaning Polly received 10 times the amount she should have.
Shortly afterwards, the tot suffered a cardiac arrest.
Staff managed to resuscitate her but failed to notice Polly was being overdosed. During a nurse handover, approximately two hours later, the error was picked up on and the infusion was switched off.
Minutes later, Polly suffered another cardiac arrest and tragically died at just 18 hours old.
Kimberley described the ward as “chaotic”, adding there were an “awful lot of people” in the unit when Polly suffered a “collapse”.
The overdose was not recorded in Polly’s medical records and Kimberley and Jacob only became aware after overhearing a conversation between the nurses, lawyers representing the pair said.
Recalling the moment in court, Kimberley remembered a nurse saying “0.33” and then saying “no, it’s 3.33” when reading Polly’s dosage details.
The court heard the nurses involved and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust had accepted the overdose mistake had been made.
A post-mortem examination found the primary cause of Polly’s death was sepsis and prematurity and that she had suffered severe lung damage.
Dr Naomi Carter, a former Home Office forensic pathologist who jointly carried out the post-mortem examination, said it was “difficult to speculate” on how much difference the medication overdose had made in Polly’s death.
Labour is deemed premature if it happens before the 37th week of pregnancy.
About eight out of 100 babies will be born prematurely.
Babies born before full term are vulnerable to problems associated with being born premature.
The earlier in the pregnancy a baby is born, the more vulnerable they are.
It’s possible for a baby to survive if born around 24 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
Babies born this early need special care in a hospital with specialist facilities for premature babies.
They may have health and development problems because they have not fully developed in the womb.
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“It may have hastened the event of the cardiac arrest,” she told the hearing.
However, Dr Carter said Polly had been “a very, very sick infant” in a critical condition who would “more likely than not died of her medical problems”, even without the overdose.
Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation into possible gross negligence manslaughter at the time of Polly’s death, but earlier this year said no criminal charges were being brought.
Detective inspector Mark Davies – who lead the investigation – spoke during the inquest.
He said officers were told about the death “a few weeks after”, and after speaking to multiple health officials and receiving the findings from Dr Carter, it was concluded that there was no cause for a criminal conviction.
Kimberley said: “Polly’s death has not only affected us, but also our other children who still struggle to comprehend why their baby sister, whose arrival they were looking forward to so much, is not here with them.
“We need answers so that we can try to find some closure about why she died even though we will never get over losing her.
“Any parent who has lost child knows that the pain is indescribable but what drives us on is knowing that we have to be Polly’s voice and help to ensure that lessons are learned, and the hospital and all the staff involved are held accountable for the mistakes that were made.”
Rachael Heyes, a medical negligence solicitor at JMW who is representing Polly’s family through the inquest process, said: “Kimberley and Jacob have been through a hugely traumatic ordeal and are devastated to have lost Polly in such distressing circumstances.
“To know that the care she received was not in line with NHS guidelines only compounds this for them. We welcome the inquest and will be cooperating fully with the coroner to ensure that no stone is left unturned in trying to find out why Polly died.”
The inquest began on June 9 and is expected to go on for five days.
St Mary’s Hospital told Sun Health it wouldn’t be providing an official comment until the conclusion of the inquest.
RUGBY league’s first ever knight, Sir Billy Boston, is as relevant to today’s generation at Wigan as he was his own, boss Matt Peet believes.
The Welsh wonder was confirmed as the 13-a-side code’s inaugural Sir in 130 years of existence in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace today.
After scoring 571 tries in 564 career appearances following a £3,000 switch after playing for Pontypridd and Neath RU, the 90-year-old has inspired many since.
And Peet, who has had Boston in speaking to his side, feels the way he conquered adversity, including racism, can apply now.
He said: “There are always lessons to learn from the past and in that era in sport there were trailblazers who faced tough conditions and treatment.
“There’s no doubt that paved the way for other people and Billy certainly falls into the category of being an unstoppable force. No matter what people thought of race or class during that time, he let his rugby do the talking.
“I don’t think Billy’s that comfortable speaking about his own achievements, but he’s a huge presence. He’s part of the team at Wigan.
“When I say to fans, ‘Who’s your favourite?’ It’s almost like, ‘It’s Billy, then we’ll talk about everyone else.’
“He’s an iconic figure and to consider him a friend and speak to him at games is a privilege. Hopefully there’s more to come for the game.”
The man from Tiger Bay has three statues – at Wigan, Wembley and Cardiff Bay.
Little wonder for a trailblazer, the first non-white player to be selected by Great Britain to tour Australia and New Zealand in 1954.
He won 32 caps, scoring 25 tries, and helped them win the World Cup in 1960, as well as Ashes Series against Australia at home in 1956/1957 and 1959/1960, and away in 1962.
Boston scooped seven major honours at Wigan – for whom he scored 478 tries in 488 games, including three or more on 51 occasions – records that remain intact.
Yet after hanging up his boots, many more followed.
An MBE came in 1996 after he was inducted into the Rugby League and the Welsh Sports Halls of Fame.
He became an honorary freeman of Wigan in 2000 and received BBC Wales’ Elite Lifetime Achievement award in 2016.
Warriors owner Mike Danson said: “One of the biggest thrills in my ownership has been enjoying the company of Billy Boston.
“Without doubt, he was – and still is – the biggest crowd favourite in rugby league.
“He is my mum Jean’s favourite player – they are of the same age! She remains in awe of the great man and his legacy.
“I am thrilled that at long last Billy will be appointed as rugby league’s first knight! A richly deserved honour which means this most humble of men rightly receives at last fitting recognition.”
Another legend, Ellery Hanley, added: “Billy was super world class. He had gone beyond anything else and what anyone else has done. His exploits on the field were remarkable – he was dynamite in every aspect of the game.”
Congratulations also came from Boston’s homeland as Wales Rugby League chairman James Davies said: “He has inspired so many and it’s part of our responsibility to ensure his story will continue to do so for years to come.”
Josh Simons, the MP for Makerfield, where Sir Billy lives, said: “I’m so proud that Billy, my constituent, a hero of rugby league, will now be Sir Billy Boston. Presenting Billy with a letter about his knighthood was an emotional moment.
“Billy is a remarkable man.”
A PICTURESQUE private island off the coast of the UK is available to buy – and it’s just £108,000.
The stunning Irish Islands of Dunnyneill, located on Strangford Lough, are home to range of gorgeous flora and fauna.
Surrounded by blue waters and coated in lush greenery, the islands are located just 2.5 kilometres off the coast of Killyleagh, Ireland.
Comprised of two islands, it was once a former seventh century trading emporium frequented by merchants.
Owning the islands gives you the chance to buy a piece of history, as merchants from Russia, Germany, Iceland and France used to visit the island.
The main island is described as being “formed from a small drumlin with a boulder clay core.”
It sits around 16 metres above sea level and is roughly D-shaped.
The second, smaller island, has a steep cliff facing towards the mouth of the Lough.
At low tide the islands are linked by a causeway.
Advertising the islands, estate agent Tim Martin, provides the following description: “This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Ireland’s history on the shores of Strangford Lough.”
The island’s name uses the word ‘Dun’ which refers to a fort, while the rest of its name alludes to hostages – although thankfully the historic name is no longer accurate.
Those interested in the island can purchase them for £108,000 with no stamp duty – unless you are purchasing as a buy to let, or as an additional property.
Photos of the island clearly show the gorgeous greenery surrounded by clear blue waters, with an easy to navigate path encircling the islands.
It’s a great opportunity for nature lovers to make the most of Ireland’s picturesque scenery.
The beaches provide easy access to the serene water below – making it the perfect spot for water sports.
In one of the photos of the island, visitors can be seen pushing a canoe into the water.
Another shows visitors taking a dip in the shallow waters as they make the most of the island paradise.
One of the main selling points for the island is its gorgeous views – with one photo showing the breath-taking sunsets owners could expect from the island.
Sailors from East Down Yacht Club are known to travel past the island, with it being classified as a “sailing landmark” in the area.
Those interested in purchasing the island can reach out to Tim Martin’s Comber office via email or phone.
Over the years, the island’s topography and history have been the subject of study thanks to its unique geography.
The discovery of imported ceramics, as well as evidence of either glass or metalworking on the island, suggests the site was particularly important during the early medieval period.
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