Brain Death


Definitions

Clinical Patterns of Brain Dysfunction

BRAIN INJURY


Considerations


Criteria 1: Presence of Coma


Criteria 2: Absence of Brainstem Reflexes

Absence of Pupillary Response to Bright Light in Both Eyes

Absence of Ocular Movements with Oculocephalic Reflex Testing and Oculovestibular Reflex Testing

Absence of Corneal Reflex

Absence of Facial Muscle Movement to Noxious Stimuli

Absence of Pharyngeal and Tracheal Reflexes


Criteria 3: Absence of Breathing with Apnea Test

Considerations

Prerequisites

Procedure


Ancillary Testing


Documentation


References