Retrospective analysis of the apnea test and ancillary test in determining brain death

Conclusion: We found an increase in the rate of incomplete apnea tests and concordantly, an increase in the use of ancillary tests in recent years. Ancillary tests should be performed on patients when there is difficulty in reaching a decision of brain death, but it should not be forgotten that there is no worldwide consensus on the use of ancillary tests.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research