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[Archive] The Last Breath

The Curious Clinicians

CHAPTER

Debating the Definition of Death

The chapter explores the controversy surrounding the determination of death, focusing on the criteria of irreversible loss of circulatory function. It discusses the ethical dilemmas in defining a bright line between life and death and highlights the different interpretations of 'irreversible.' The chapter also touches upon cases of unsuccessful CPR and the phenomenon of auto resuscitation.

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