Signs of Death Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of Death are divided into:
A
1) Immediate changes
2) Early changes
3) Late changes
2
Q
Immediate changes after death are:
A
IRREVERSIBLE changes of:
1) Brain function
2) Circulation
3) Respiration
3
Q
What is the earliest sign of death?
A
Irreversible cessation of brain function (including brainstem)
4
Q
Complete stoppage of respiration for more than __ usually causes death.
A
> 4 min
5
Q
Stoppage of heartbeat for more than __ is irrecoverable and results in death.
A
> 3-5 minutes
6
Q
Immediate changes of death are known as ___(somatic/molecular) death.
A
Somatic
