Texas family who refused to let doctors declare daughter, 2, brain dead after drowning incident now insist toddler is ‘doing better’ after move to new hospital
A Texas family who refused to allow doctors to declare their two-year-old daughter brain dead after a drowning accident said her condition improved after being moved to a new hospital.
Annelise Camp entered the pool after taking off her life jacket while celebrating Memorial Day in Houston on May 25, her family said.
After the little boy was pulled from the water by his older cousin, others ran over and began giving him CPR.
First responders took her to Texas Children’s Hospital for treatment, but after a doctor suggested they test Annelise for brain death, her parents filed a temporary restraining order preventing the hospital from doing so.
The Camp family wanted their child to continue receiving the medical care he needed, but that treatment would be limited if the child was brain dead, according to court documents previously reviewed by the Daily Mail.
Before a hearing in June regarding the next step in Annelise’s care, her family was hopeful they would be transferred to another hospital that could offer more treatment options.
And in an update on July 13, the little girl’s family announced that she had been ‘successfully transferred to Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, where she has been receiving care for the past several weeks.’ GoFundMe page To read.
The fundraiser said Annelise had shown ‘encouraging signs’ since moving to the new hospital, including strong organ function, regular bowel movements and ‘excellent oxygen levels and blood pressure/heart rate responses during red light therapy’.
Two-year-old Texas girl Annelise Camp, whose parents refused to allow doctors to declare her brain dead after drowning, was transferred to a new hospital for treatment, her family said.
She was taken to Texas Children’s Hospital for treatment, but after a doctor recommended Annelise be tested for brain death, her parents obtained a temporary restraining order preventing the hospital from doing so.
His family said they remain ‘patient’ to see progress, although his neurological development has not changed.
‘We are pursuing every available option, including specialized and investigational treatments that show promise,’ they added.
The update also brought several new images of Annelise hooked up to the machines where she stays with her mother, father, and two older siblings.
The heartfelt photos showed her older brother and sister lying in the hospital bed with her, while another showed the toddler hugging her doll while her mother, Joy Campy, and her brother held her hand.
While Annelise’s father, Johnston Camp, was still a patient in hospital in Texas, he said the staff there were “wonderful” but that the legal system placed “certain limitations” on the family. KTRK.
He also said that he sees his daughter getting better and wants to let that continue.
“With all these positive results, you can’t just cut his lifeline in four or five days and keep him from additional treatments,” Johnston said.
The hospital also agreed to work to have Annelise transferred to another medical facility that could offer more treatment options, according to court documents.
And in an update on July 13, the little girl’s family announced that she had been ‘successfully transferred to Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, where she has been receiving care for the past several weeks.’
In a new photo shared by the family, the toddler is seen cradling her doll while her mother and brother hold her hand.
Since the near-fatal drowning accident, two online fundraisers have been launched to support the family. Above, Annelise with parents Johnston and Joy Camp
At the time, a spokesperson for Texas Children’s Hospital acknowledged the incident, telling the Daily Mail: ‘Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and their loved ones.
‘Our expert and dedicated clinical team are considering all medically possible options and we continue to work hard to accommodate the family’s wishes during this difficult time. Out of respect for their privacy, we cannot comment further.’
Since the near-fatal drowning accident, two online fundraisers have been launched to support the family.
The GoFundMe page has raised more than $110,000, and the GiveSendGo fundraiser has raised nearly $15,000.
Both pages state that all of the money will help cover increased medical expenses related to the child’s care.
It’s unclear how Annelise was doing Monday afternoon.
The Daily Mail has contacted Ochsner Medical Center and an attorney representing the Camp family for comment.
