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  • The Jahi McMath case questioned established definitions of brain death or death by neurological criteria (BD/DNC).
  • Conventional diagnostics for disorders of consciousness were challenged by her condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct advanced diagnostic assessments on Jahi McMath's condition.
  • To analyze findings for a novel disorder of consciousness.
  • To reevaluate the criteria for brain death or death by neurological criteria (BD/DNC).

Main Methods:

  • Recommended and analyzed advanced ancillary tests: neuroimaging, electrophysiological assessments, and heart rate variability.
  • Performed assessments at Rutgers University Hospital and Jahi's residence.
  • Utilized video analysis for documenting purposeful responses.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant preservation of intracranial structures, including the upper brainstem.
  • Detected residual cognitive processing and autonomic responses.
  • Documented purposeful responses to commands, suggesting a novel disorder of consciousness.

Conclusions:

  • The Jahi McMath case highlights the need for advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary approaches in assessing consciousness.
  • Findings suggest a novel disorder of consciousness distinct from existing categories.
  • This case necessitates a reevaluation of brain death or death by neurological criteria (BD/DNC) definitions and diagnostic protocols.