United KingdomA coroner has raised serious concerns after a six-month-old baby named Ismaeel Islam died due to a medical emergency that went undetected because a hospital monitor alarm was set too low. The incident occurred at the Royal London Hospital's special care baby unit on 7 March 2025. According to the coroner, Mary Hassell, Ismaeel experienced a desaturation and respiratory arrest on 3 November 2024, but the alarm did not alert staff effectively, leading to a delay in treatment. The coroner emphasized that the nurse responsible was tending to another infant at the time and Ismaeel was out of her direct view. While the hospital has implemented new measures to enhance alarm audibility and visibility of infants, the coroner warned that similar incidents could occur if changes are not made. She recommended that baby monitors be locked at a maximum volume to prevent such tragedies. Masimo UK, the manufacturer of the monitoring device, has expressed sympathy and stated they are investigating the incident.
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