Keywords
Brainstem Death
Neurology
Brain Death Criteria
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Abstract
Brain death is understood as the irreversible cessation of brain functions including those of the brain stem. Determining the death of a person when he still has vital signs generates great controversy regarding the issue of organ donation and the reliability of the accurate diagnosis. So far, no ancillary tests have been shown to be completely adequate, and although many tests are used worldwide, none have been adopted within official guidelines.
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