Meningitis not diagnosed - little Evan has three limbs amputated
27/10/2005
We just wanted to say thank you. We will never be able to repay you or express how grateful we are to you for all the support and help. There would have been no one in the world that we would have had in preference to you to act for us.
John, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Evan Green was just three when he fell ill at play-school. He became very hot, pale and floppy. He also began to have slight hallucinations.
His mum, Rachel took Evan to hospital, where he developed a headache, and began to be sick. He also had a high temperature.
Within an hour a purple rash had developed all over his body. It began with a purple spot on his face, three spots on his chest, and within a further twelve minutes the rash had spread to cover his entire body.
Evan had meningitis, and had to have three of his limbs amputated. His family had to wait several weeks until he was well enough to undergo this life-saving surgery.
Evan and his mum Rachel spoke on GMTV this morning about Evan's ordeal. Rachel believes that more could have been done earlier by the hospital to detect meningitis, and limit the damage to Evan's limbs.
Solicitor Sue Taylor is handling Evan's clinical negligence case of delayed diagnosis of meningitis.
The Limbless Association offers help and support to people who have had an amputation and their families. Their helpline number is 0800 644 0185.
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