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The use of artificial instruments such as ventilators camouflage death. #cst2020

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If a brain-dead person is removed from a ventilator, the body still undergoes the same physical events as a person who’s heart has stopped. #cst2020

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Brain death is a relatively new concept, so many health professionals are reluctant to accept it.

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When deciding if a patient is brain-dead, a neurological examination is used. It looks at the consciousness and reflexes to see if the neurons used in these functions are dead. #cst2020

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The most vital part in deciding if someone is brain-dead is that they have no chance of recovery. #cst2020

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Brain-death pregnant women have carried their babies to term before. #cst2020

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A small number of brain-dead patients have been maintained for weeks, and in some cases, years. #cst2020

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Many are reluctant to the idea of brain death because the patient could still have a heartbeat. #cst2020

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It is not necessary to wait until all cells in the body are dead to pronounce someone as dead. #cst2020

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In order for brain death to occur, the brain must lose its function without the possibility of getting it back #cst2020