Toddler Tragically Dies In ER Hours After Turning Blue And Throwing Up Blood

Jan 07, 2019

Tragedy affects us all in different ways. While there is no way to undo what has been done, we can use the story of what happened to help us live a more conscientious life going forward.

This tragic story serves as a way to help parents prevent any freak accidents from happening in their homes.

In this story, Brianna Florer was 2-year-old that barely got the chance to live her life.

Kent Vive, Brianna's grandfather, and Stephanie and Brian Florer, Brianna's parents, all had to witness the tragic loss of this beautiful baby girl during one holiday season.

Vice and the Florers loved Brianna with all their heart--both parents and grandfather had a loving relationship. Tragically, the events that unfolded to claim Brianna's life were unforeseen but could have been prevented

In 2015, little Brianna was celebrating Christmas in Oklahoma. She had been fighting a fever for the past few days, but her parents expected her to be okay.

However, their concerns intensified when they saw Brianna's face turning blue. As they all desperately tried to get her help, they were alarmed when she started vomiting blood.

After they rushed her to the hospital, even the emergency surgery couldn't save her. The doctors weren't able to stop any of the internal bleeding in Brianna's esophagus.

Doctors would later discover that it was a tiny circular battery that was the cause of Brianna's sickness and death.

What would seem relatively insignificant to an adult was something enticing to Brianna. According to doctors, she likely swallowed the battery six days before she died.

Now, every Christmas, the Florers and Vice are reminded of the beautiful baby girl they all loved so deeply

As the holidays wrap up, parents need to remember to be cautious with the toys they've gifted their children. While they may seem small and harmless, Brianna's story proves that even the tiniest of pieces can do incredible damage.

Though it is too late for Brianna, it might not be for other children. Brianna's loved ones are determined to share her story to help inform parents of the dangers of these small batteries.

Taking the time to pass on Brianna's story might save the life of another little child.

As we read a story like this, we wonder, what can be done to prevent something like this from ever happening again? Leave your thoughts on this heartbreaking story in a comment below.

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