October 8th 2024.
Chloe Longster was a 13-year-old girl who tragically passed away from sepsis after experiencing excruciating pain. Her mother, Louise Longster, shared the heartbreaking details at the inquest held at Northampton Coroner's Court.
It all began on November 28, 2022, when Chloe woke up with pain in her ribs and cold-like symptoms. Worried for her daughter's well-being, Louise rushed her to Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire. Chloe was admitted to the paediatric ward, Skylark, later that evening.
However, her condition quickly deteriorated and she was transferred to the intensive care unit where she was intubated, only to pass away the next morning. Louise, who was present by her daughter's side throughout, revealed that Chloe had asked her if she was going to die. This question, coming from a 13-year-old, was haunting and ultimately became a sad reality.
Louise also shared that Chloe was in unbearable pain and constantly asking for pain relief. However, she felt that it was always delayed and they were constantly chasing her pain instead of being able to manage it. Chloe's last moments were spent in agony and she even asked her mother if she could be put to sleep.
Louise expressed her frustration at the delayed pain relief and believed that her daughter's death was preventable. She recalled hearing her daughter's chest "crackling" and raising the issue with a nurse, but felt like she was being a nuisance. It wasn't until Chloe was diagnosed with influenza A and moved to a side room that her pain was taken seriously.
The court heard from A&E consultant Dr Marwan Gamaleldin, who saw Chloe multiple times and believed she had a chest infection. He stated that pain was the main issue and they had administered four doses of pain relief with three different medications. However, he admitted that perhaps it was not enough.
Dr Gamaleldin also shared that during the two hours he observed Chloe, he did not suspect sepsis as she showed none of the mandatory signs. He believed her chest X-ray showed signs of an infection, but not sepsis. This was supported by nurse Tricia Martinez, who had triaged Chloe upon her arrival but did not tick the box for sepsis on the screening document.
Martinez stated that Chloe looked in agony and she had escalated the issue to get a chest X-ray, but was unable to complete the sepsis form. She expressed her concern for Chloe's condition, but ultimately the diagnosis was up to the doctor.
Overall, the inquest revealed the heartbreaking details of Chloe's last moments and the frustration and pain her mother went through. Her death was a tragic reminder of the importance of timely and proper medical care. The inquest continues.
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