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Brain death in children: Part II.

S Ashwal1, S Schneider

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California 92350.

Pediatric Neurology
|March 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Confirming brain death in children often requires neurodiagnostic tests. This article reviews pediatric electroencephalography, evoked responses, and cerebral blood flow studies, offering recommendations for diagnosis and organ donation considerations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Clinical diagnosis of brain death in children requires confirmation.
  • Neurodiagnostic studies are increasingly utilized to support clinical findings.
  • This article is the second in a series on pediatric brain death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pediatric electroencephalography (EEG), evoked response potentials (ERPs), and cerebral blood flow (CBF) studies for brain death determination.
  • To provide recommendations and a protocol for diagnosing brain death in pediatric patients.
  • To address challenges in the physiological stabilization of brain-dead children for organ donation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric neurodiagnostic studies for brain death.
  • Synthesis of current recommendations and development of a proposed protocol.
  • Discussion of physiological management issues in potential pediatric organ donors.

Main Results:

  • EEG, ERPs, and CBF studies play a crucial role in confirming pediatric brain death.
  • A standardized protocol can enhance diagnostic accuracy and consistency.
  • Addressing physiological instability is critical for successful organ procurement.

Conclusions:

  • Neurodiagnostic studies are essential adjuncts to clinical evaluation for pediatric brain death.
  • Implementation of a clear protocol is recommended for reliable diagnosis.
  • Effective management of brain-dead children is vital for organ donation programs.
Keywords:
Death and Euthanasia

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