Determination of Brain Death
David M. Greer
Abstract
The determination of brain death is typically made on the basis of clinical assessment (shown in a video) and requires demonstration of the permanent loss of all brain function, including brainstem function, in the absence of factors that may confound the assessment. If these factors cannot be eliminated, or if the examination cannot be safely or fully performed, ancillary testing is conducted.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBrainstemNeuroscienceBrain damageNeuroimagingCentral nervous systemElectroencephalographyCause of deathBrain diseaseIntensive care medicineOrgan Donation and TransplantationOrgan Transplantation Techniques and OutcomesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental Health