Breath-holding test on the brain death diagnosis
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v86i3p138-143Keywords:
Brain death/diagnosis, Apnea/diagnosis, Breath tests.Abstract
Apnea test is essential step for brain death diagnosis, this method associated with brain stem reflexes consist in neurologic exam for confirmatory testing of brain death. In this paper the authors review the technique, medical ethics aspects and complications of apnea test.Downloads
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2007-09-26
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Andrade, A. F. de, Paiva, W. S., Amorim, R. L. O., Figueiredo, E. G., Silva, L. B. de B. e, & Teixeira, M. J. (2007). Breath-holding test on the brain death diagnosis. Revista De Medicina, 86(3), 138-143. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v86i3p138-143