Patient Declared Brain-Dead Shocks Doctors by Waking Up Moments Before Organ Donation
In a scene straight out of a horror movie, 36-year-old Anthony Thomas ‘TJ’ Hoover II was thought to be brain-dead and prepped for organ donation when he unexpectedly woke up on the operating table. This extraordinary case from the U.S. has stunned medical professionals and the public alike, raising questions about life, death, and medical protocols. Here’s the full story of this miraculous twist.
In the state of Kentucky, USA, an incident reminiscent of a movie took place.
A 36-year-old man named Hoover was admitted to the hospital after an overdose. Doctors stated that the patient had no reflexes and showed no brain activity.
Following a heart attack, brain death was declared, and life support was removed.
Since he was an organ donor, Hoover was taken to the operating room for organ retrieval, but he began to show signs of life. TJ’s sister mentioned that her brother opened his eyes on the way to the operation, but healthcare workers explained that it was likely just a reflex. However, as he lay on the operating table, he started showing visible responses.
Trying to indicate he was alive, the patient even began to cry on the operating table.
About an hour and a half after the surgery started, the doctor announced that the patient was 'not ready.' His sister, Rhorer, was told she could take him home but was advised not to have high hopes for his recovery.
Now, Hoover is struggling with walking and speaking, but his sister remains by his side, providing all necessary care.
She learned from a former healthcare worker what had happened during the surgery.
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