Girl, 12, 'could have been saved' if she'd been diagnosed earlier, inquest hears
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA young girl whose mother 'persistently' asked for a head scan after she developed a severe headache could have survived if fatal brain complications had been diagnosed earlier, an inquest has heard.
Victoria Olabode, 12, died at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital on July 12, 2019 after suffering a stroke. Bosses have already identified and accepted 'failings' in respect of the care she received.
An inquest into her death today (Monday) resumed at Manchester Coroner's Court. The hearing was told that Victoria, who had sickle cell disease, was transferred to RMCH from North Manchester General on July 2, 2019, when she was considered to be in 'sickle crisis.' Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Sickle Cell disease is particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean family background and it can also increase the risk of stroke, especially in children.
On Friday, July 5, suddenly began complaining of a 'severe' headache and vomiting, the hearing was told. She also had a 'reduced level of consciousness.' Asked by the coroner if this should have 'led to a suspicion of a neurological event', Consultant Haematologist Dr Sara Trompeter, the co-author of an expert regarding Victoria's care, said: "It would need to be ruled out.' Victoria was seen by a doctor who ordered a 'simple blood tranfusion' to take place with her pain medication also increased.
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