Criteria for brain death

Question 1

Including function of the cortex and the brainstem

Flat or inactive EEG

Answer 1

Cessation of brain function

Question 2

Absence of spontaneous respirations when ventilator assistance is withdrawn

Answer 2

Criteria for Brain Death

Question 3

Absence of brainstem responses

Answer 3

Criteria for Brain Death

Question 4

Evaluated two times by different physicians

Answer 4

Criteria for Brain Death