Sentencing date set for couple in severe neglect case (WARNING- Graphic details included)

When she arrived at the Cardston hospital in the emergency room, she was dehydrated, had severe low blood sugar, a high pulse and respiratory rate, couldn’t communicate, and a foul smell from her facial accesses filled the entire emergency room. There was also massive swelling to her face, parts of her jawbone were visibly exposed on both sides and there was lice throughout her hair.

After being resuscitated she was airlifted to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, with the attending physician noting that she had a “severe overwhelming infection” and that her chances of survival were low.

The girl had to be intubated for seven days in the ICU and was treated for septic shock, severe malnutrition and later pancreatitis, which was likely caused by sepsis or the malnutrition.

A doctor at the children’s hospital stated that based on the condition the child was in when she was brought to the emergency room, the infection had likely been progressing for a period of weeks or even months. She added that the swelling and skin breakdown would have been very obvious.

While she survived the ordeal and is now in good health, she will require further surgeries going forward and is receiving psychological therapy for medical trauma and neglect. She has also been removed from the home along with her two older siblings.

The Crown acknowledged that both parents fully cooperated with authorities during the investigation.

The couple will be sentenced March 14.

by Patrick Burles - @PatrickBurles on Twitter

Sentencing date set for couple in severe neglect case (WARNING- Graphic details included)

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