HSE to investigate death of child born at Cavan General

The Health Service Executive has said it is to set up a review group to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby who was born last week at Cavan General Hospital. It is understood the baby boy was delivered by C-section last Thursday, November 28, however the procedure suffered delays as another C-section had already been carried out in the main theatre, and so a second theatre had to be surgically prepared. When the baby was born, he was critically ill and was later transferred to the National Neonatal Unit at Holles Street in Dublin for treatment, where he died a short time later. In a statement, the HSE expressed its condolences to the baby's parents, saying it would "closely examine the circumstances of this case". "The HSE wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the parents of the deceased infant. The HSE has offered support to the parents. The coroner has been notified, as per policy." A clinical incident review which will include a multi-disciplinary team will examine all aspects of care provided to both mother and baby, including the availability of an operating theatre, among all other circumstances. The HSE spokesperson said, as part of that examination, a clinical incident review is being planned. "As is normal procedure, the HSE will closely examine the circumstances. A clinical incident review is being planned."