Arizona toddler found alive in morgue after being pronounced dead

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

An 18-month-old boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue five hours after an emergency department doctor pronounced him dead.

An 18-month-old boy named Vincent was found floating in his family's swimming pool in Arizona on 8 February during a Super Bowl party. His parents performed CPR before taking him to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. An emergency department doctor pronounced him dead just one hour after his arrival.

Five hours later, staff from the County medical examiner's office discovered the boy was alive when they arrived at the hospital morgue to transport his body. He was immediately rushed to Phoenix Children's Hospital for further care.

Tests at Phoenix Children's Hospital revealed that whilst Vincent would survive, he had suffered brain damage so severe he would require constant ongoing care. His mother Alexus Fiordilino told ABC 15 that the emergency department doctor, Aryan Toosi, had told her that even if Vincent could be revived, his blood was too acidic and he would 'be suffering' for the rest of his life. She said the family had 'no happy ending' and turned their attention to the medical care Vincent received at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.

How it is being reported

• Alexus Fiordilino: Mum whose toddler was found breathing in morgue after being declared dead speaks outA mother whose 18-month-old son was mistakenly pronounced dead before he was found breathing in a hospital morgue hours later has revealed her family’s heartbreaking ordeal.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 14:20
• Alexus Fiordilino: Mum whose toddler was found breathing in morgue after being declared dead speaks outA mother whose 18-month-old son was mistakenly pronounced dead before he was found breathing in a hospital morgue hours later has revealed her family’s heartbreaking ordeal.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 14:20

In this story: Alexus Fiordilino · Vincent · Angelo · Aryan Toosi · Mercy Gilbert Medical Center · Phoenix Children's Hospital · Arizona

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