brainstem death Flashcards
1
Q
who must carry out brainstem death testing
A
two qualified doctors who have been registered for at least 5 years, one is a consultant
neither can be a member of the transplant team
must be done twice
2
Q
what are the 3 criterior for carrying out testing
A
preconditions
reversible influences on consciousness level must be excluded
formal testing of brain stem activity
3
Q
what are the preconditions for testing
A
irreversible brain damage from a known cause
unconscious, apnoeic, mechanically ventilated
no sedative drugs, hypothermia etc
4
Q
what tests are carried out
A
pupillary response to light corneal reflex oculovestibular reflexes motor response to supra orbital pressure cough reflex apnnoea test
5
Q
when is the time of death
A
after the first test indicates death
