Brain death worldwide
@article{Wijdicks2002BrainDW, title={Brain death worldwide}, author={E. Wijdicks}, journal={Neurology}, year={2002}, volume={58}, pages={20 - 25} }
Objective: To survey brain death criteria throughout the world. Background: The clinical diagnosis of brain death allows organ donation or withdrawal of support. Declaration of brain death follows a certain set of examinations. The code of practice throughout the world has not been systematically investigated. Methods: Brain death guidelines in adults in 80 countries were obtained through review of literature and legal standards and personal contacts with physicians. Results: Legal standards on… Expand
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