Juraci Rosa Alves was declared dead at a hospital on May 16 due to respiratory failure, but funeral home staff noticed he was still breathing while preparing his body. the quick intervention saved his life, and he remains hospitalized as of May 18.

May 16 hospital declaration of death sparks fatal error

On May 16, doctors at a local hospital in Presidente Prudente pronounced Juraji Rosa Alves dead, citing respiratory failure as the cause. according to the report, the declaration was made before a full assessment of his vital signs could be completed, a lapse that set the stage for the later mishap.

Funeral home staff detect breathing during body preparation

When the body arrived at the funeral home, technical nursing supervisor Jacqueline Brogiato observed faint movements and a weak pulse. She administered emergency care on the spot until paramedics arrived, a move the report credits with preventing a fatal outcome.

Police open ‘failure to provide assistance’ case

Local authorities were alerted and have logged the incident as a "failure to provide assistance," though they have not disclosed the name of the physician who signed the death certificate. The family’s lawyer, Carlos Alberto Carneiro,warned that the delay could have aggravated Juraci’s condition given his age.

Juraci Rosa Alves remains hospitalized as of May 18

After emergency services transferred him back to a hospital, Juraci was placed under intensive monitoring. As of the latest update on May 18, he remains in care, with doctors cautiously optimistic about his recovery.

Who signed the death certificate and why?

The report does not identify the doctor who declared Juraci dead, leaving a critical gap in accountability.. Investigators will need to determine whether standard protocols were followed and what led to the premature declaration.