Dr. David Fischer

Dr. David Fischer, a neurointensivist at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Matthew Kirschen, a pediatric neurointensivist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, dive deep into the complexities of brain death testing. They discuss the updated 2023 guidelines that unify adult and pediatric protocols, addressing the risks of incorrect determinations and the importance of rigorous training for clinicians. Key topics include the role of family consent, the challenges of assessing brain death in specific cases, and the intricacies of apnea testing.