Max Haigh

On 24th June 2013 an investigation into the death of Max James Haigh was commenced_ investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on 5th February 2016. The conclusion of the Inquest was a Narrative Conclusion; the medical cause of death 1(a) Multiorgan failure (due to heart failure), (b) Cardiomegaly with myocardial fibrosis and lymphocytic myocarditis and (2) Previous cardiac surgery for complex congenital cardiac anomaly and pulmonary regurgitation:

Max Haigh was born 11th April 2012. He had a complicated cardiac defect; including a double outlet right ventricular septal defect; pulmonary stenosis and a left sided superior vena cava to the left atrium On 18" March 2013 he underwent surgery and an unsuccessful attempt was made to perform a double ventricular repair. (In the event a pulmonary band was fitted). The surgery was performed competently. He was discharged from hospital on the 11lh April 2013 and his subsequent recovery was unremarkable before he presented to hospital on the gth June 2013 with a history of vomiting and being unwell He remained in hospital until the 12th June 2013 when his condition deteriorated _ Attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful and death was pronounced at 2310 hours on 12th June 2013. At post mortem significant findings were that he had multiple organ failure; an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) , myocardial fibrosis and lymphocytic myocarditis_

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you [ANDIOR your organisation] have the power to take such action.