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IBCC Episode 66 - Brain Death

The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast

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Management and Pitfalls in Brain Dead Patient Care

This chapter delves into the critical care management of brain dead patients, highlighting the significance of somatic support for potential organ donors. It stresses the necessity of addressing neuro hormonal deficits, cautioning against prolonged sedative use for accurate assessment, while also discussing common pitfalls and differentiation from mimics like drug-induced consciousness changes.

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