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Devastated Mom Recalls Toddler Pronounced Dead
Arizona mom Alexus Fiordilino describes horror of 18-month-old Vincent being declared dead before found alive in hospital morgue.
In brief
Arizona mom Alexus Fiordilino describes horror of 18-month-old Vincent being declared dead before found alive in hospital morgue. Alexus Fiordilino's son Vincent was declared dead by doctors but later found breathing in the morgue after being misdiagnosed with agonal breathing. Originally reported by New York Post.
Alexus Fiordilino
Arizona mom Alexus Fiordilino recalls her 18-month-old son Vincent being found face down in the pool at home on Feb 8.
“I had to say goodbye”
Vincent Declared Dead
Five hours after being found, Vincent was pronounced dead by hospital staff before being discovered alive in the morgue.
Medical Examiner's Report
Doctors at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center initially thought Vincent was dead but later found him breathing in the morgue.
Dr. Toosi's Statement
Dr. Aryan Toosi told Alexus Fiordilino that even if Vincent was resuscitated, his life would never be the same.
“He’d be suffering. So I think it’s best that I call the time for it.”
Morgue Discovery
Vincent was discovered breathing in the morgue after being declared dead, with severe brain damage requiring lifelong assistance.
Hospital Staff Response
Hospital staff dismissed Vincent's breathing as agonal breathing due to deoxygenated brain stem, not life signs.
“It’s normal that it’s going to sound like that”
Legal Outcome
No criminal charges were filed against medical staff after police found no probable cause for misconduct.
The takeaway
Alexus Fiordilino's son Vincent was declared dead by doctors but later found breathing in the morgue after being misdiagnosed with agonal breathing.
