The core of the text combines the theory and practice of brain death determination, history, and the development of clinical criteria of what brain death is. With incredible clarity, the author describes in the first five chapters the complex neurological evaluations and all the pitfalls that can be experienced: cultural beliefs, bioethical problems, discussions with family members, and many of the issues associated with organ procurement.
Brain Death also includes a separate chapter that comprises 25 of the most commonly encountered problems in evaluating the brain dead patient and their corresponding answers, as well as a pocket card to assist with the documentation of brain death at the bedside. Features
- An historical overview of the development of brain death criteria
- Detailed description of clinical testing and pitfalls
- Comprehensive discussion on the process of organ donation
- Provides answers to 25 clinical dilemmas commonly encountered
- Includes a pocket card useful for the bedside