The final autopsy report after Ivan (3) died in April at Stavanger University Hospital (SUS) during a dental examination has now arrived. This is reported by TV 2 (external link). – We have received the report, and it does not give a clear cause of death, says police attorney Tove Marie Haver in Sør-Vest police district to TV 2. news has been in contact with Sør-Vest police district, which has no opportunity to comment on the case now. Ivan (3) had an underlying illness that causes challenges with heart function. The boy was due for a planned dental treatment at SUS. He never woke up from the anesthesia. Ivan’s family has had a difficult time since his death. Photo: Privat Bringing in an expert Assistance lawyer Anne Kroken tells news that the family finds it disappointing not to get clear answers. – This occupies their whole life. They are concerned that the death should be thoroughly assessed. According to Kroken, it is clear from the autopsy report that Ivan was a high-risk patient. – Part of the further investigation is to find out to what extent this was taken into account sufficiently. In the post-mortem report, it is recommended to bring in an expert who is a specialist in child amnesty or paediatrics in order to be able to say whether the medical treatment was sound. Assistance lawyer Anne Kroken says that the parents are concerned that the case should be thoroughly investigated. Photo: Eivind Lagmannsveen / news The public assistance attorney says that they hope to get more information about the way forward during the week. – Now it takes even longer. It is of course frustrating and a difficult period for them. Life is difficult after Ivan died. The fact that they have to wait does not make it any easier. – A terribly tragic case After the death, the State Administrator in Rogaland has set up supervision and the police are investigating the case. – This is a terribly tragic case – primarily for the child’s family. This also strongly affects the health personnel involved, says clinic manager Geir Lende at SUS to news. Lende says that they have answered a number of questions from the State Administrator in Rogaland, where the case is now pending. clinic manager Geir Lende at SUS. Photo: Ole Andreas Bø / news – We have not been given access to the autopsy report from the police beyond what is now appearing in the media. It is therefore difficult for us to say anything more at the present time, and before the inspection report is ready. Kroken has previously said that the parents believe communication with the hospital failed. Photo: Erik Waage / news Published 21.08.2024, at 16.33 Updated 21.08.2024, at 16.46
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