The Modified Apnea Test During Brain Death Determination: An Alternative in Patients With Hypoxia
Conclusion:
The modified apnea test does not require circuit disconnection and can be successfully applied to determine brain death without compromising safety in high-risk patients having severe hypoxia.
Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Ahlawat, A., Carandang, R., Heard, S. O., Muehlschlegel, S. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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