End of Life Care Flashcards by Matt Megens | Brainscape

Q

Describe how to verify death

A

Check resuscitation status and identify patient using 3 identifiers
No verbal response
No response to central pain stimulus
- No motor response or facial grimace in response to pain
No carotid pulse
Fixed, dilated pupils
No breath sounds 2 mins
No heart sounds 2 mins

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