A report has revealed 'delays' in Maddison's hospital care
A report into the hospital treatment given to a child who died two days after her first birthday has revealed 'delays' in elements of her care - and made recommendations to ensure signs of septic shock are spotted earlier.
Her parents, Josh Holliday and Shannon Rhodes, from Bury, spoke last year to the Manchester Evening News of their heartache, days after they sat at her bedside as she passed away. They described the tot as 'amazing' and the 'happiest child' they had ever met.Maddison's tragic last hours Maddison was taken to the Paediatric Emergency Department at North Manchester General Hospital on the morning of October 20 2022.
Her parents noticed the rash that she had developed had changed, with staff confirming she had developed a spreading, non-blanching rash. Her dose of antibiotics was increased to levels used to treat meningococcal sepsis. The decision was made that she needed to go to a a paediatric intensive care unit. The North West Paediatric Transport Service agreed to transfer Maddison to the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
By 5pm, the report outlines, Maddison's blood pressure and heart rate had dropped and she went into cardiac arrest. She was given four minutes of chest compressions and adrenaline before her heart rate and blood pressure improved. Her infection, described as being 'overwhelming' meant she continued to deteriorate. She died at 1.40pm the following day with her parents and grandparents at her bedside.
The Emergency Department at North Manchester General on the night in question was also reported as 'experiencing a higher than usual volume of patients' with doctors looking after other acutely unwell children, stretching resources.
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