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ANCILLARY TESTING FOR NEUROLOGIC DETERMINATION OF DEATH IN ADULTS: IN SEARCH OF A SURROGATE OF CLINICAL FUNCTION
Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature
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The article provides an in-depth analysis of the criteria and methodologies used in determining death by neurologic criteria, emphasizing the importance of clinical examinations alongside ancillary testing. It reviews various ancillary tests available for assessing cerebral function and their implications for patient care and organ donation. The document also addresses the controversies and challenges in interpreting these tests, advocating for a careful and evidence-based approach to their application in clinical practice.
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