May 2026: Thirlwall Inquiry report delayed to at least September 2026 · six-baby inquests relisted to 2027 · CCRC review active · Shoo Lee Panel: no medical evidence of deliberate harm.
Outcome: Survived
Gestation: 34+4 weeks, 2.33 kg, female
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Air embolism / airway interference.
Method alleged: Airway interference or air embolism.
Prosecution experts: Dr Dewi Evans; Dr Sandie Bohin.
Panel: the deteriorations were due to medical mismanagement of a tension pneumothorax. No evidence of intentional tampering with the endotracheal tube.
No fatal outcome. Panel conclusion: Baby 8's deteriorations were due to medical mismanagement of the tension pneumothorax; there was no evidence of intentional tampering with the endotracheal tube. The Panel records that one prosecution expert witness himself recognised that the care of the pneumothorax was sub-optimal.
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