Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult (2023)-6: Death by Neurologic Criteria (Jose J. Provencio, MD, FCCM)

6: Death by Neurologic Criteria (Jose J. Provencio, MD, FCCM)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of death by neurological criteria, also known as brain death. They explain that brain death is an inaccurate term because a person is either dead or not dead, and the term death by neurologic criteria more accurately indicates that a person is dead based on specific neurological criteria. The speaker traces the history of death by neurological criteria, starting with the advent of mechanical ventilation and the need to define death for organ transplantation. They discuss the varying guidelines and protocols for determining brain death, and the challenges and inconsistencies that arise from this variability. The speaker emphasizes the importance of proper education and training for healthcare practitioners involved in determining brain death, as well as effective communication with families. They also mention the use of ancillary tests such as EEG, transcranial Doppler, angiography, and digital scintigraphy in confirming brain death. The speaker concludes by providing resources and tools available for further information and education on the topic.

Keywords

brain death

neurological criteria

organ transplantation

guidelines

challenges

education

ancillary tests

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