Hospital admits full responsibility for 24 failures that led to toddler's death

Eleanor had routine surgery for craniosynostosis on 29 September 2023 and it went as planned, apart from the accidental removal of the breathing tube used during anaesthetic, which was replaced by the anaesthetist and the procedure continued.

During recovery, Eleanor had a raised heart rate and needed oxygen, and a decision was made to start AIRVO, a type of high-flow humidified oxygen, which was undocumented and not prescribed in accordance with trust's guidelines.

After her operation, Eleanor developed a collapsed lung as a result of surgery.

A radiographer failed to flag her abnormal chest X-ray to anyone on the ward, and the doctor did not review it immediately because she was in A&E reviewing another child.