Spontaneous and reflex movements after diagnosis of clinical brain death: A lesson from acute encephalopathy

Organ transplantation after brain death (BD) of the donor has been promoted in many countries as an established medical treatment. However, some problems with brain-dead organ transplantation have been reported. For example, there is no evidence as to the optimal observation period for a diagnosis and no evidence to support the interpretation of the various body movements observed after the determination of BD.
Source: Brain and Development - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research