They handed him over for dead, they were about to donate his organs, and he reacted! | the Chronicle

18-year-old Briton, in coma and diagnosed with brain death, reacted in time when the doctors were about to operate to perform an organ removal and be able to donate it. The event surprised doctors and her own family.

It is Lewis Roberts, who was hit by a van in the city of Leek and suffered serious head injuries. He was transported to Royal Stoke University Hospital, but on the fourth day, the professionals who assisted him said he had “zero chance” to recover.

“The doctors told our family that nothing more could be done, as he unfortunately suffered a “brainstem death”. He was deceased “, He said Chloe roberts, a member of your family.

For this reason, relatives have given permission to donate their organs. But when the doctors proceeded to withdraw the mechanical assistance to submit it to the corresponding operation, the patient started to breathe on his own.

Two weeks later, the boy continues to improve. “He started reacting to the pain tests, moving his limbs on his own, and also moving his head side to side, blinking his eyes and moving his mouth as well,” reported his relatives.

After what they considered to be a miracle, relatives began collecting funds to cover the costs of the treatment. So far they have raised around 1,800 pounds sterling (around $ 2,500). “Any money sent will go to Lewis when I’m home and back on my feet “they said.