A FOUR-year-old girl died two days after her family left A&E after waiting more than six hours to see her.
Born in Rothwell, West Yorkshire, Makenna-Rose Thackray passed away, after her family had tried in vain to get her medical help.
Her mother told the inquest today that the girl was “happy and jolly” and that her smile “lit up the room.”
After her family took her to the emergency room at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, the terrible events began.
Makenna-Rose was told earlier that month that she had scarlet fever, but antibiotics didn’t help.
According to the BBC, Paul Thackray, the girl’s dad, told the inquest at Wakefield Coroner’s Court that there had been “missed opportunities” to save her life.
Rose’s mother, Danielle Ledger, said that the couple “couldn’t grieve” for her “until we have answers.”
She wrote in her statement, “At about 11:30 p.m., we had been in the hospital for more than four hours, and Makenna-Rose was still very hot and tired.”
“I asked the nurse how much longer I had to wait, and she just said she was sorry and that other patients had to be seen before her.”
“We waited a further two hours before giving up and going home around 1.30am, having waited over six hours.”
It was said at the inquest that Makenna-Rose was diagnosed with scarlet fever on December 9.
Mr. Thackray said in his statement, “I am in shock over the death of my daughter.”
“There were missed opportunities to save my daughter and I would like those responsible to admit their failures and learn from these, so no family must go through what we have been through.”
Scarlet fever is caused by Group A Strep bacteria, which are bacteria.
Rarely, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause iGAS, an invasive disease that is always fatal.
It can spread to anyone, but kids younger than 10 are most likely to get it.
What to do if you or your kid has scarlet fever
Parents should make an appointment for their kids to see their local doctor if they think they might have the bacterial bug.
If someone is diagnosed, they will be given a course of liquid antibiotics that they need to take for ten days.
Most people with scarlet fever get better in two weeks, but there are some problems that can happen.
It’s possible for the infection to spread to other parts of the body and lead to ear infections, sinusitis, or pneumonia.
After the first signs of scarlet fever have gone away, you should see your doctor as soon as possible if you have headaches, vomiting, or diarrhea.
