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Brainstem death (Requirements
before testing (Known aetiology for…
Brainstem death
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Testing
Eyes
Pupillary light reflex
Fixed, unresponsive
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Respiration
Apnoea test
No respiratory movement following disconnection from ventilator
Pre-oxygenate with 6L O2; PCO2 rises >6.5KPa but no respiratory effort is stimulated
Procedure
Independently by two senior
doctors after interval of 24h
(registered >5y, competent at testing)
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