UNIT 2 SOMATIC DEATH Flashcards
Death of an organism
Cessation of circulation and respiration (1960s)
SOMATIC DEATH
CRITERIA FOR BRAIN DEATH
- Coma and Cerebral unresponsiveness
- Apnea
- Absent cephalic (brainstem) reflexes
- Electrocerebral silence
Individual is unable to be aroused by physical
stimulation.
Coma
Absence of spontaneous respiration
Apnea
Criteriafor brain death should be present for ______ at least ______ after onset of coma and apnea.
- 30 minutes
- 6 hours
provide the legislative definition of death
American Bar Association and the National Conference of Commissioners of Uniform
State Laws
Elicited when there is a blinking response when the
cornea or conjunctiva is lightly touched.
Corneal reflexes
no skeletal muscle
reflex when extreme thermal application is made on
the skin.
caloric response
American Academy of Neurology states that a perosn is dead if the ff is absent:
a. Motor response
b. Pupillary response to light and pupils at mid-position
c. Corneal reflexes
d. Caloric response
e. Gag reflex
f. Coughing in response to tracheal suctioning
g. Sucking and rooting reflexes
As amended by Republic Act No. 7885, organ and tissue donations from donors who have been declared brain dead has been allowed
Republic Act 7170 or Organ Donation Act of 1991
Clearly indicates the cause/s of death and the categorization of the type of
death
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF DEATH
Completing death certificate:
- Immediate cause of Death
- Antecedent cause of Death
- Underlying cause of Death
Death resulting from a known medical disease.
Natural
Death as a result of environmental influence
Accidental
