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Colorado Toddler to Be Taken Off Life Support
15 Apr
Summary
- A one-year-old toddler will be removed from life support on Friday.
- The child was diagnosed with the flu, croup, and human metapneumovirus.
- The family is considering legal action against the initial hospital.
A heartbroken Colorado family is preparing to say goodbye to their one-year-old son, Alastor, who is to be removed from life support this Friday. The toddler was initially taken to an emergency department on January 9th, where he was diagnosed with the flu and croup. After being sent home with medication, his condition deteriorated rapidly.
His parents rushed him back to the hospital, where he reportedly stopped breathing. Doctors attempted to intubate him before he was transferred to another facility. The family is now considering legal action against the initial emergency department, alleging potential complications during his transfer. Alastor was also diagnosed with human metapneumovirus, a respiratory virus that can be severe in infants.
The toddler's father shared his anguish on Facebook, describing Alastor as the 'center of our family' and expressing disbelief at the situation. He noted that they wished to give their son time to heal and did not intend to keep him on life support indefinitely. The family has also started a GoFundMe to assist with expenses.
