Archie Battersbee is a 12-year-old boy who has been in a coma for about four months now. And he has been battling for his life to stay on life support.
Why was Archie Battersbee found unconscious?
The report states that Archie was attempting the blackout challenge(opens in new tab) which is a dangerous TikTok trend(opens in new tab) that has recently emerged on the platform after which he has been hospitalized for about four months now.
This sad story of Archie has resonated with parents across the country, generating widespread sympathy and a reminder of the devastating effects social media can have.
According to the report, Archie never regained consciousness after his mother found him at home in early April, and he has been in a coma as a result of his injury ever since.
His parents are fighting a legal battle to keep Archie on life support, in which a specialist told the judge that Archie’s brain stem was significantly damaged and that there are signs of deterioration since the earlier scans taken in mid-April.
He added that Archie’s prognosis was ‘very grave’ and his chances of recovery were ‘very low.
However, Archie’s mother, Ms. Dance, says that his stable heartbeat and ability to regulate his temperature and blood pressure is a reason to give him more time.
How was Archie Battersbee found?
Archie was found unconscious by his mother at home.
