Baby's Death Linked to Avoidable Medical Delays

An inquest revealed that avoidable delays in ambulance and hospital care likely contributed to the death of a 21-month-old baby. The child, Artemis 'Arty' Sanson, became critically unwell at home and suffered prolonged seizures for nearly two hours. Medical experts suggested these delays deprived the infant of a chance of survival.

The family expressed feelings of being "gaslit" by the hospital, claiming their concerns were dismissed. The inquest heard of multiple hold-ups, including staff shortages and a late-arriving consultant, which prolonged the time it took to administer necessary medication and intubation.

The coroner recorded multiple causes of death, including sepsis and prolonged seizures, exacerbated by background delays in care. The hospital trust has since apologized to the family and stated they are committed to learning from the findings and implementing improvements.