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Brain Death Induction in Mice Using Intra-Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring and Ventilation via Tracheostomy

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New perspectives on brain death.

Matthew P Kirschen¹, Ariane Lewis², Michael Rubin³

¹Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Neurology and Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry

|November 21, 2020

Summary

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Brain death, or death by neurological criteria (BD/DNC), is widely accepted but requires further research. Recent advancements enhance understanding and practice, addressing global inconsistencies and legal challenges in BD/DNC determination.

Keywords:

acquired brain injury traumatic brain injury

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Area of Science:

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Medical Ethics

Background:

Brain death, or death by neurological criteria (BD/DNC), is a long-established concept.
Despite acceptance, areas of controversy and understudy persist, necessitating further research.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in understanding and practicing BD/DNC.
To address global developments and ongoing challenges in BD/DNC determination.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent contributions to BD/DNC.
Analysis of global developments and national society responses.

Main Results:

Recent research has improved BD/DNC understanding and practice.
Global efforts are underway to standardize protocols and training.
National societies, like the American Academy of Neurology, provide crucial guidance.

Conclusions:

Continued research is vital to resolve controversies in BD/DNC.
Addressing inconsistencies and enhancing practitioner training are key.
Further exploration of concepts like 'whole brain' vs. 'brainstem' death and medical futility is required.