Kansas City Mother Accuses St. Luke’s Hospital of Neglect After Newborn Suffers Severe IV Injury
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — A Kansas City mother is demanding accountability after her newborn daughter allegedly suffered a severe IV-related injury under the care of staff at St. Luke’s Medical Center. What began as a routine IV reportedly turned into a painful and alarming ordeal that left the infant with swelling, skin damage, and visible wounds.
Mother Says Concerns Were Ignored
The mother claims that she noticed fluid leaking from her baby’s IV line and alerted hospital staff multiple times, only to be dismissed. According to her statement, nurses told her to “just leave it” because they didn’t want to reinsert the IV needle into her newborn.
“How is that okay when she’s a newborn?” the mother said in frustration. “I shouldn’t have to beg people to do their job right.”
Photographs shared by the family show the baby’s leg swollen and discolored, with blistering and open sores believed to have resulted from the IV infiltration.
Baby Transferred for Emergency Treatment
After repeated pleas for attention, the mother said she demanded further medical review. Her baby was eventually transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital, where specialists conducted MRI scans to assess whether the injury had affected the bones. The infant is now receiving ongoing care for what doctors described as significant tissue damage.
Family members say the experience has been traumatic, especially for a first-time mother who trusted hospital staff with her child’s safety.
Legal Action and Calls for Accountability
The family has since sought legal advice and is exploring options to pursue a medical negligence claim. They hope their story will prevent other parents from enduring similar experiences.
As of now, St. Luke’s Medical Center has not issued a public statement regarding the allegations. The hospital has not confirmed whether an internal review or investigation is underway.
Local advocates for patient rights have urged healthcare providers to reinforce training around IV monitoring in newborns, noting that such injuries are preventable with proper supervision.
The mother says she plans to continue speaking publicly about the ordeal until she receives answers and accountability from the hospital.
Parents who have faced similar experiences are encouraged to share their stories and raise awareness about patient safety at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
