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Val Thomas Wakes After Heart Stopped, Rigor Mortis Set In
“Her skin had already started to harden and her fingers curled. Death had set in,” said Thomas’ son Jim.
Doctors then put Thomas on a machine that would induce hypothermia. They would warm her up again after 24 hours. Thomas’ heart stop after doctors warmed her up.
She remained on the ventilator while her family discussed organ donation. They told her goodbye and the tubes were removed. Ten minutes later Thomas began breathing and talking.
“The nurse said, ‘I’m so sorry, Mrs. Thomas,’ and mom said, ‘That’s OK, honey, that’s OK,’” Jim added.
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