Brain death

April, 20th, 2023

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Brain death is a condition in which there’s no measurable activity in the brain and brainstem.

Overview

A person who is brain dead doesn’t respond to any stimulus, has no reflexes and can’t breathe unaided.

Symptoms

Brain death is irreversible.

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