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Area of Science:

Neurology
Trauma Surgery
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Brain death is associated with physiological derangements, but their incidence is not well-documented.
Understanding these changes is vital for managing potential organ donors.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the incidence of pathophysiological disturbances during brain death in patients with traumatic injuries.

Main Methods:

A 10-year review of brain-dead patients from a level 1 urban trauma center.
Analysis of demographic, injury, and clinical data within 24 hours of brain death declaration.

Main Results:

Hypotension (91%), thrombocytopenia (79%), and acidosis (79%) were most common.
Hypothermia (62%) and respiratory dysfunction (62%) were also frequent.
Coagulopathy (61.3%) and hyperglycemia (36%) were less common than often believed.

Conclusions:

This study provides the first comprehensive incidence data for pathophysiological disturbances in brain-dead humans.
Accurate knowledge of these dysfunctions aids in the appropriate management of potential organ donors.