Stanley Swindells (76), of Sycamore Close, was taken to King's Mill Hospital on 11th December 2007 after an ambulance was called to a public house, where Mr Swindells was complaining of chest pains.

In the ambulance, paramedics from the East Midlands Ambulance Service made the decision to put a drip into Mr Swindells' arm in case his condition deteriorated.

Speaking at Friday's inquest, paramedic Andrew Webster said he attempted to put a drip into Mr Swindells' right arm but he missed the vein so Mr Swindells agreed to have the drip put into his left arm instead.

When Mr Swindells arrived at King's Mill Hospital he was examined, prescribed painkillers and discharged.

The inquest was told Mr Swindells returned to King's Mill the following day complaining of an infection in his right arm, causing him painful swelling and bruising.

Hospital staff said the infection –– known as Celluitis –– could be treated from home with antibiotics.

Mr Swindells was discharged again and an appointment was made for him to return, but staff told him to return sooner if his condition deteriorated.

But just two days later on 14th December, Mr Swindells was admitted to hospital again because the infection had worsened.

As a result of this, Mr Swindells had to have his right hand and part of his right arm amputated.

But the inspection had spread through Mr Swindells' body and he died on 15th December at King's Mill.

Recording a verdict of accidental death, Nottinghamshire coroner Dr
Nigel Chapman: "It has to be assumed the Celluitis came from a break in the skin on Mr Swindells' right arm where paramedics had attempted to insert the drip.

"The cause of Mr Swindells' death was small multiple blood clots in the lungs believed by the doctor to be related to the Cellulitis in the right arm from the drip.

"I pass on my deepest sympathies to Mr Swindells' family."