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Lucy Letby Case - Response to Times Article & Thirlwall Lawyers - Part 4 Child A 1 of 2

This video covers the clinical circumstances surrounding Child A, a 31-week premature infant who died after multiple failed umbilical venous catheter insertion attempts. The speaker argues that the prosecution's air embolism theory cannot be sustained because post-mortem examination found no frothy blood in the heart or vessels, and neither pathologist at autopsy recorded findings consistent with an embolism. The seven UVC attempts are presented as the most plausible explanation for any cardiovascular deterioration. Dr. Evans' conclusion that Lucy Letby pushed air into the infant is described as medically unfounded and contradicted by the physical evidence recorded in the clinical notes.

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There was no frothy blood found in the heart. There was no frothy blood found in the vessels. The pathologists recorded nothing consistent with an air embolism.
Topic: Lucy Letby Case - Response to Times Article & Thirlwall Lawyers - Part 4 Child A 1 of 2

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Seven attempts at inserting a UVC into a 31-week premature baby. Seven. And nobody thought that might be the cause of the deterioration?
Topic: Lucy Letby Case - Response to Times Article & Thirlwall Lawyers - Part 4 Child A 1 of 2

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Dewi Evans' conclusion here is total rubbish. It is not supported by the pathology. It is not supported by the clinical notes. It is not supported by anything.
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