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A theatre nurse who died after being given an epidural in her arm rather than her back was unlawfully killed, an inquest jury has ruled.A theatre nurse who died after being given an epidural in her arm rather than her back was unlawfully killed, an inquest jury has ruled.
Mayra Cabrera, 30, died shortly after giving birth to son Zac at Great Western Hospital in Swindon on 11 May 2004. The baby survived. Mayra Cabrera, 30, died shortly after giving birth to son Zac at Great Western Hospital, Swindon, on 11 May 2004. The baby survived.
Midwife Marie To is alleged to have administered the Bupivacaine drug but denied having done so in evidence.Midwife Marie To is alleged to have administered the Bupivacaine drug but denied having done so in evidence.
Swindon & Marlborough NHS Trust had previously admitted liability.Swindon & Marlborough NHS Trust had previously admitted liability.
The jury said gross negligence by Swindon & Marlborough NHS Trust, specifically sub-standard storage of drugs in the maternity unit, had led to the death.The jury said gross negligence by Swindon & Marlborough NHS Trust, specifically sub-standard storage of drugs in the maternity unit, had led to the death.
Mr Cabrera's husband Arnel now faces deportation to the Philippines. Midwife Marie To came on duty just after the birth and is alleged to have attached Bupivacaine - the epidural drug - to Mrs Cabrera's drip which was running into her hand.
His wife's job as a nurse at the hospital where she died was the reason they had been granted residency by the Home Office. She denied having done so, insisting she thought it was either saline solution or Gelofusine, a blood volume expander to boost blood pressure.
If we can get Arnel permanent leave to stay, then at least that will be one positive outcome Solicitor Seamus Edney
Mrs Cabrera, who came to Swindon from the Philippines in 2002, died from a heart attack caused by Bupivacaine - the epidural drug - toxicity.Mrs Cabrera, who came to Swindon from the Philippines in 2002, died from a heart attack caused by Bupivacaine - the epidural drug - toxicity.
Mr Cabrera's 38-year-old husband Arnel now faces deportation to the Philippines.
His wife's job as a nurse at the hospital where she died was the reason they had been granted leave to stay until 2009.
Mr Cabrera worked in the same hospital in the sterilising department and was told at the time of his wife's death that she had died from an amniotic fluid embolism.
His solicitor said Mrs Cabrera's death had changed her husband's status and that his visa had been extended only until the end of February.
Solicitor Seamus Edney said: "For all the setbacks he has had to put up with - his wife is killed by a blunder, then the Crown Prosecution Service decide not to prosecute anyone, and now he faces deportation - if we can get Arnel permanent leave to stay, then at least that will be one positive outcome."
A spokesman for the Home Office said: "An individual who does not meet the requirements under the immigration rules can in exceptional circumstances - for instance compassionate reasons - apply for discretionary leave to remain in the UK.
"When we receive an application such as this, we would obviously consider all circumstances surrounding the application."
Son Zac has been looked after in the Philippines over the past few years as his father prepares to pursue a civil claim against the NHS trust.