The parents of Ryleigh Hillcoat-Bee, a three-year-old who died of a rare condition, are incensed after learning that their daughter’s life could be saved.
Rhabdomyolysis, a disorder that causes muscles to break down, was present in the young child. She died as a result of complications from the illness, which affects one in 200,000 people in the UK.
Coroner Alan Wilson of Blackpool and Fylde came to the conclusion that the medical staff had failed to notice the “red flags” before releasing her from the hospital after a five-day stay.
They had missed the opportunity to look more closely into Ryleigh’s lack of movement before she was set free. She passed away three months later.
Doctors should have been aware that the girl’s deteriorating condition could be caused by a neuromuscular problem.
Test results showed abnormal blood readings, including “extraordinarily high” levels of Creatine Kinase, which most likely suggested a disease or injury to her muscles. She was allegedly admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Despite this, doctors determined that the girl had either a chest infection or hepatitis. She appeared limp, lethargic, and exhausted.
Coroner Wilson stated that he would seek evidence from the medical professionals who were treating Ryleigh at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, according to the Blackpool Gazette.
According to medical malpractice attorney Diane Rostron, “the hospital was given clear advice… to get specialist advice from a neuromuscular specialist.”
According to Rostron, the hospital might have “diagnosed rhabdomyolysis” and informed the family, allowing them to investigate further treatment options, had they contacted a professional.
The loss of Ryleigh Hillcoat-Bee is much regretted. We hope her family finds the tranquility they so richly deserve. I wish her tranquility.
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