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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Girl, four, choked to death on vegetarian meatball lunch at nursery school, inquest hears
A four-year-old girl choked to death on a vegetarian meatball lunch served at her nursery school. Lyla Eden Windell stood up from the table where she was eating with her classmates and tried to pull food out of her mouth, an inquest heard. The preschooler, described as a pleasure to teach, was eating her second helping of cous cous, veggie meatballs and roasted courgettes when staff heard her coughing. A trained first aider at First Steps nursery in Chichester, West Sussex, gave her several sharp slaps between the shoulder blades. The hearing was told that Lyla went quiet and was taken to the corridor away from the other children. Staff then dialled 999 and rang Lyla's parents. Senior childcare officer, Stephanie Pulley-Blank said Lyla had fantastic fine motor skills and never needed help with her food. She said: 'I heard her cough at about 12.30pm. She was gagging, visibly choking.' Head of Operations for First Steps nursery in Chichester, Emma Merriott, said she gave Lyla CPR on her office floor. 'She was still struggling and reaching for her mouth. Food was coming up and it was mixed with a lot of saliva. 'I lowered her down to the office floor and started CPR. I tried the first five rescue breaths. 'Her chest wasn't rising or falling, so I wasn't getting any air in.' Staff, paramedics and doctors battled for an hour to save her before Lyla was pronounced dead at St Richard's hospital in Chichester the same day. Child care assistant Marcia De Silva Avery said: 'Lyla was eating fine and talking to her friends around her. 'She got a second portion after raising her hand. I noticed she was making heaving noises. 'Food was coming up. The meat looked chewed. She put her hand in her mouth like she was tying to get something out of it. 'I bent her over and gave her two back slaps. I couldn't see food coming out and she was clearly in distress.' 'I keep thinking about the incident again and again. I do not understand how it happened,' Marcia added. Lyla was described by staff at the nursery as a well -behaved, quietly confident child who was very good at making things. Parents Natalie and Richard Windell described Lyla as a beloved daughter, sister and friend. 'She was a happy and contented baby. Adventurous and independent. She loved to help daddy cook. 'She was crafty and creative. Lyla would read to her little brother and he looked up to her. 'She loved princesses, fairies, unicorns and rainbows. Everything was magical to her.' Her parents said she was loved beyond measure and they still feel her hugs. 'Precious memories will be held in their hearts forever,' they said in a statement read at the inquest. The inquest heard that the nursery had a regular ratio of eight children to one member of staff. And on the day of the incident, there were 26 children for lunch, raising the level of supervision to one member of staff for every five children. Carla Roberts, senior officer at Ofsted, said following a visit to the nursery after the incident the education watchdog was satisfied children were adequately supervised, children's needs were met and that children were encouraged to eat safely. Ofsted was also satisfied staff had up to date first aid training that they understood and were able to implement. She said there were no concerns about the meatballs and how they were served. A jury returned the conclusion that Lyla's death was accidental.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Parents sue Chicago Public Schools after 10-year-old boy choked to death at Clissold Elementary
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died after choking on food while suffering a seizure at school have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools, accusing his school of failing to properly supervise him. Kody Townsend suffered from a seizure disorder known as Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, and had other developmental delays that required him to have an aide supervising him at all times at school, including while eating, according to the lawsuit his family filed in Cook County Circuit Court. He also had an individualized education plan and a seizure action plan that included two different methods that a paraprofessional or nurse could administer in the event he suffered a seizure. On Oct. 18, 2024, while eating at Clissold Elementary School in the Morgan Park neighborhood, Kody suffered a seizure and began choking on a piece of food, according to the lawsuit. At the time, the paraprofessional assigned to him was not supervising him as required, and school officials failed to notify a nurse of his seizure so the nurse could administer either of the two treatments for halting it. The lawsuit claims that, because Kody wasn't being properly supervised, school staff weren't aware he was choking, and when paramedics arrived nine minutes after his seizure began, they knew nothing about the food lodged in his airway as he went into cardiac arrest. It wasn't until he got to the emergency room that doctors discovered he was choking, but doctors were unable to save him. "Kody was an awesome child who was more than just his disabilities. He was a great big brother, grandson, and nephew. He shared the best hugs and kisses a child could give, and his smile would light up the room everywhere he went. He was a delight to be around. His father and I truly pray that his entire story, including both the joyous and the tragic parts, will bring awareness and support to other families with children like Kody while in school," Kody's mother, Lakeisha Monica Jones-Townsend said in a statement. "No parent should send their child to school in the morning and not be able to welcome them home in the afternoon. We do not want to see what happened to us happen to any other family." A Chicago Public Schools spokesperson issued the following statement: "Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is committed to the safety and well-being of our students. The district does not provide comments on ongoing litigation."
Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Baby chokes to death on milk at licensed Taman Danau Kota daycare; police confirm cause, welfare dept to review
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The death of a seven-month-old baby boy at a daycare centre in Taman Danau Kota, last Monday, has been confirmed to be due to choking on milk. Wangsa Maju deputy police chief Supt Syahrul Anuar Abdul Wahab confirmed the cause of death, following the completion of a post-mortem at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, yesterday. 'The post-mortem has been completed, and the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation due to food and milk aspiration,' he said in a statement, today. Syahrul Anuar added that the police received a report from the baby's biological father at the Setapak Police Station, several hours after the incident, which is believed to have occurred between 9 am and 11 am. 'The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Children's Act 2001 by D11 (Sexual Investigation, Women and Children Division) of the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters,' he said. Meanwhile, Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan, confirmed that the daycare centre involved in the incident is a registered facility under the department. He said that the centre's registration had been renewed by JKM Kuala Lumpur for the period from January 24, 2024, to January 23, 2030, with an approved capacity for 51 children. At the time of inspection for registration, 36 children were present on the premises. 'Following the incident, JKM has contacted the police to obtain preliminary information. For now, the daycare centre remains in operation, and we will conduct a transparent investigation,' he said. — Bernama
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Army cadet says training helped to save his little brother's life
A 15-year-old army cadet says his training helped to save his little brother's life when he started Butler used first aid training when his two-year-old brother Lyndon began choking on his food at said: "Thanks to the skills I learnt, I saved his life. If not, it could've ended a lot different."Lewis, who has been with the cadets in Spondon, Derbyshire, for over three years, was awarded a certificate from the County Commandant Col Chris Howard for his life-saving actions. Lewis said the incident happened during a normal family dinner."We'd all just sat down eating dinner, as usual. I looked to my right where my little brother Lyndon was sat, and he was red and not making a sound. "Immediately, you know something's wrong when they're not making a noise and they've gone bright red. "With me having done my training in the cadets, I knew instantly he was choking. "I didn't really panic, I thought of it as a normal training situation. After I administered first aid and unblocked his throat, I realised how bad the situation could have been."He was OK in the end, he was happy and giving me hugs." 'Second nature to him' Lewis' mother Natasha Smith and his step-father Steve Melnyk say they both went into a panic when they saw Lyndon said: "My instant reaction was to put his fingers down his throat. "Lewis said 'no mum, don't do that. That could induce vomiting and cause him to aspirate, and further lodge the food'. "Lewis grabbed Lyndon, tipped him forward and gave him some back blows to his back, and then out the food came. It happened really quick. "It was second nature to him, he didn't think about it, he just did it. We didn't even know he could do that."Steve added: "I just went into panic as well. "I think everyone, especially parents, should have some basic first aid training in case something like that happens." Julie Smith, 47, a detachment commander at Spondon army cadets, says she could not be prouder of Lewis."It's just an amazing thing that he's done for his little brother. I smile every day when I think about it."Over the years we've had quite a few stories like this. "We've had a mum who had a heart attack and her daughter stepped in, and saved her life. "We've had another one who stopped at a car accident on her way to school and saved an old lady's life after she got hit by a car. "They come through few and far between, but when they do we try to celebrate everyone's achievements."I'm just so proud of him."Lewis hopes to apply to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, when he turns then plans to get into the British Army's Parachute Regiment.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Inside Edition's LifeVac Story Helped Save Many Lives
A man jumped to the rescue with a LifeVac after a 10-month old boy choked on his food at a restaurant. Using the LifeVac, the man helped save the young boy's life. Many people were saved thanks to this Inside Edition story on little Gabriel. According to LifeVac company research, 111 lives have been saved thanks to viewers learning about the device on Inside Edition. It's not just viewers being saved, one viewer alerted Deborah Norville to her own medical issue.
