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Boy, 3, Dies After Artery Pierced During Routine Procedure
23 Mar
Summary
- A three-year-old boy died from bleeding after a trainee doctor pierced his artery.
- The incident occurred during a routine biopsy at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
- A coroner found neglect contributed to the preventable death.
A three-year-old boy named Aarav Chopra tragically died from severe bleeding after a trainee doctor mistakenly pierced his artery during a routine biopsy procedure in 2023. The incident occurred at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
His parents have spoken of their heartbreak, stating they took their son to a highly-regarded hospital only for him to die there. An inquest determined that neglect contributed to Aarav's cardiac arrest and death, deeming the event preventable.
The hospital trust has since apologized to Aarav's family, admitting their care did not meet expected standards. They have implemented changes to processes to improve patient care. The family has settled a legal claim against the trust.
