Brain death - Spinal reflex
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Male 19 y. age victim of penetrating brain injury. All the criteria for the encephalic death diagnosis were present. The presence of this complex spinal reflex doesn't exclude the brain death diagnosis and must be known and understood by the professionals involved in this very important diagnosis
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This video presents a brain death case in a 19 year old man with a penetrating brain injury, focusing on a complex spinal reflex. The description notes that this reflex can still be present when the criteria for brain death are met.
Key points
- Presents a brain death case after penetrating brain injury
- Shows a complex spinal reflex
- Explains that the reflex does not exclude a brain death diagnosis
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This video presents “Brain death - Spinal reflex” — Male 19 y. age victim of penetrating brain injury. All the criteria for the encephalic death diagnosis were present. The presence of this complex spinal reflex doesn't exclude the brain death diagnosis and must be known and understood. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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