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| A coroner has ruled doctors were not to blame for the death of a two-week-old premature baby who died after the contents of her feeding tube leaked. | A coroner has ruled doctors were not to blame for the death of a two-week-old premature baby who died after the contents of her feeding tube leaked. |
| Brooke Herridge died 15 days after she and and her identical twin sister Mia were born almost three months early. | |
| A coroner ruled doctors at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth had inserted the tube correctly and had provided high-quality care. | A coroner ruled doctors at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth had inserted the tube correctly and had provided high-quality care. |
| Brooke suffered peritonitis after fluid leaked into her liver and stomach. | Brooke suffered peritonitis after fluid leaked into her liver and stomach. |
| They came seeking answers and they've got those answers Sheena Garrett, family solicitor A Healthcare Commission report had supported the family's claim that a tube supplying her nutrition had been inserted in the wrong place. | They came seeking answers and they've got those answers Sheena Garrett, family solicitor A Healthcare Commission report had supported the family's claim that a tube supplying her nutrition had been inserted in the wrong place. |
| However, at the inquest paediatric expert, Professor Peter Fleming, agreed with the doctors who treated Brooke, that the feeding fluid had led to a chemical erosion of the blood vessel it was in, causing it to leak into her liver and abdomen. | However, at the inquest paediatric expert, Professor Peter Fleming, agreed with the doctors who treated Brooke, that the feeding fluid had led to a chemical erosion of the blood vessel it was in, causing it to leak into her liver and abdomen. |
| The coroner's narrative verdict acknowledged the leakage contributed to Brooke's death, but said her feeding tube had been inserted correctly by doctors. | The coroner's narrative verdict acknowledged the leakage contributed to Brooke's death, but said her feeding tube had been inserted correctly by doctors. |
| After the inquest Sheena Garrett, solicitor for Brooke's parents Mark and Becky Herridge, said: "They came seeking answers and they've got those answers... they welcome that the (hospital) trust have implemented changes to their practice within the neonatal intensive care unit." | After the inquest Sheena Garrett, solicitor for Brooke's parents Mark and Becky Herridge, said: "They came seeking answers and they've got those answers... they welcome that the (hospital) trust have implemented changes to their practice within the neonatal intensive care unit." |
| Dr Julian Eason, from Derriford Hospital, said: "It is always sad when all measures undertaken do not lead to a successful outcome and we would, again, like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family." | Dr Julian Eason, from Derriford Hospital, said: "It is always sad when all measures undertaken do not lead to a successful outcome and we would, again, like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family." |
| He said the hospital had improved guidelines on the use of intravenous catheters, improved record keeping and increased training in X-raying babies. | He said the hospital had improved guidelines on the use of intravenous catheters, improved record keeping and increased training in X-raying babies. |
| He said none of the changes would have affected the outcome for Brooke Herridge. | He said none of the changes would have affected the outcome for Brooke Herridge. |