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Title: A patient in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for brain death. Which finding is an indicat
Post by: Jendo on May 19, 2016
A patient in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for brain death. Which finding is an indication of brain death?
1. Absence of all motor responses to noxious stimuli
2. No respiratory effort when the patient is off the ventilator for 4 minutes with a pCO2 of 49
3. Absence of a cough reflex with nasotracheal stimulation
4. Pupils that are 3 mm and respond to light


Title: Re: A patient in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for brain death. Which finding is an ind
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 10, 2016
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Title: Re: A patient in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for brain death. Which finding is an indicat
Post by: Jendo on Jun 11, 2016
Can't believe you even gave me an explanation, really appreciate your help. Problem solved


Title: Re: A patient in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for brain death. Which finding is an indicat
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 17, 2016
Always more than happy to help on here