Overview

• Pathologist Dr Naomi Carter told the inquest there was no dispute that Polly Ida Lindop received ten times the recommended dose of atracurium in the hours after her premature birth
• Medical testimony revealed Polly suffered severe lung damage and was found to have the rare pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in her lungs and spleen
• Consultant obstetrician Dr Yara Mohammed identified a missed opportunity to prescribe Kimberly Lindop an alternative antibiotic for her penicillin allergy before Polly’s delivery
• Greater Manchester Police confirmed their gross negligence manslaughter investigation concluded without sufficient grounds for criminal charges
• The trust has initiated changes to antibiotic prescribing guidance and strengthened clinician support and safety measures following the inquest findings