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Hospital Training Complete After Tragic Baby Death
3 Jan
Summary
- Baby Louisa Walker died in June 2024 from injuries during a caesarean.
- A doctor's attempt to move the baby's head caused fatal fractures.
- All obstetric staff have now completed essential new training.
In June 2024, a baby girl named Louisa Walker tragically passed away at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading after sustaining severe injuries during a caesarean section. The infant's death was attributed to skull fractures and an intracranial haemorrhage that occurred when a doctor attempted to move her head during the procedure. This critical incident has prompted significant action from the hospital trust.
An inquest into Louisa's death revealed that at the time, only 17% of the hospital's obstetricians had completed vital new training designed to prevent such tragedies. This statistic highlighted a concerning gap in preparedness within the obstetric department, prompting urgent calls for improvement and accountability.
The chief executive of Royal Berkshire NHS Trust has now confirmed to the coroner that all obstetric consultants and doctors within the trust have successfully undertaken the required training. This comprehensive training initiative aims to ensure that all staff are equipped with the necessary skills and protocols to prevent future incidents of this nature.
