A 2-year-old Texas girl whose parents remained firm and fought a hospital’s plans to conduct brain-death testing has breathed her last after being removed from the ventilator.
Her family confirmed that Annelise Camp was found unconscious in a hotel pool on Memorial Day and was immediately rushed to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
Later on, her parents, Johnston and Joy Camp, filed a lawsuit against the hospital, arguing that doctors should not test her for brain death and asking for more time to pursue treatment.
Family sought more time for treatment
The family stated Annelise continued to show signs of life and wanted her transferred to another hospital for extra treatment options.
As per court documents, Annelise’s heart continued to beat; however, she remained dependent on a ventilator.
Texas Children’s stated it wanted to conduct brain-death testing to determine the appropriate next steps.
Moreover, hospital officials stated they contacted 36 medical facilities regarding a possible transfer. Thirty-five declined, while another facility required brain-death testing before considering the transfer.
The family eventually transferred Annelise to a hospital in Louisiana. She was later brought back to Texas and received treatment at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.
Removal of ventilator
As per the deceased girl’s grandfather Steve Camp, Annelise’s breathing tubes were removed Monday and shortly she passed away as she failed to survive.
Her parents said in a statement that their daughter was “now with Jesus,” expressing grief while saying they trusted in their faith. A church service is slated for next Wednesday in Houston.
The Texas Right to Life organization that supported the family’s legal case, said the court proceedings gave the family additional time with Annelise and an opportunity to pursue treatment.
