Abstract
Determination of death, the exact moment that a person's death occurs, has been a constant challenge throughout human being history. What we already know is that death usually does not occur abruptly, at a specific time and for all parts of the body simultaneously.
Highlights
Determination of death, the exact moment that a person’s death occurs, has been a constant challenge throughout human being history
What we already know is that death usually does not occur abruptly, at a specific time and for all parts of the body simultaneously
Human resistance to degradation by lack of oxygen varies depending on the type of cell and organ
Summary
Protocols for Uncontrolled Donation after Circulatory Death: International & Comprehensive Analysis. It is not necessary for both criteria to be met at the same time [4] In this way, legally declared brain dead individuals can maintain circulatory function (heart-beating donors) and, supported by ventilation assistance, respiratory function can be artificially maintained. In such cases brain function does not exist, and the patient is declared legally dead, but simultaneous loss of circulatory function does not occur These so called heart-beating deceased donors can provide an important quantity of organs. What is the status of their cognitive functions that is their brain function, along the process of preservation and retrieval of vital organs for transplantation?
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