Spinal Decerebrate-Like Posturing After Brain Death: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Conclusion: Extension–pronation movements that mimic decerebrate posturing may be seen in a delayed fashion after BD. Verification of lack of any brain activity (by both examination and multiple ancillary tests) in this case and others prompts us to attribute these movements as spinal cord reflexes and propose they be recognized within the rubric of accepted post-BD automatisms that should not delay diagnosis or necessitate confirmatory testing.
Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research