Wolverhampton hospital told to learn it's lesson after 2-year-old's death
Hudson Cole Perrins died of a brain injury caused by a urinary tract infection
An inquest has concluded that a 2-year-old who died after he was sent home by a Wolverhampton hospital, died of natural causes.
Hudson Cole Perrins died four days after his father took him to hospital with stomach pain.
Doctors at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital told Hudson's parents he had constipation.
After being sent home, the 2-year-old returned to hospital and was put in a paediatric intensive care unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
He later died from a brain injury caused by a urinary tract infection.
An inquest today (9th Dec) concluded that he died of natural causes.
Despite that, the verdict has alluded that there were some failings.
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust told the inquest they have reflected on these failings and learnt from them.
Michael Portman-Hann is representing the family at FBC Manby Bowdler LLP.
"Hudson's family are really keen that the Trust have reflected on what happened.
"It is really important to them that lessons are learnt and no family has to go through what they had to, as a result of Hudson's death," he said.
The inquest revealed that, as part of the Trust's guidelines, medics should have checked Hudson's heart rate prior to releasing him.
They may then have noticed sepsis symptoms. However, this check was not carried out.
**_"It is clear there were failures in the care he received"_**
The inquest did say that, even if the checks had been carried out, they did not believe Hudson's death could have been avoided.
Michael Portman-Hann said: "What is clear that there were failures in the care that he received.
"The family are really disappointed that the Trust did not follow their own guidelines," he said.
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust said: “We would like to once again offer our condolences to the family following the loss of Hudson.
“While the Coroner today concluded Hudson’s death was due to natural causes, we are always mindful of areas for improvement as highlighted in our own investigation.”