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Cerebral Cortex + Brainstem death?
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Whole Brain death
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What are the 2 main causes of Coma?
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Anatomic Cause
Metabolic Cause |
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What is the normal Cerebral Blood Flow?
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55 per 100 g/min
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CBF below 10 g/min can cause what?
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irrevocable brain damage
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What are 6 contraindictations for test for brain death?
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Hypothermia (32 or 90 degrees)
Hypotension (<90) NM blocking agents electrolyte imbalances Locked In syndrome Postictal State |
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What is a Lazarus Sign?
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spinal cord reflexes. part of PNS (not CNS)
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What is the Apnea test?
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absense of respiratory fxn---no spontaneous breathing
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What are 3 reasons why you would abort the Apnea Test?
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1. patient breaths
2. Hemodynamic Instabilty 3. no breathing but PCO2 > 60 mmHg |
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What are the steps to the Apnea Test?
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give 100% O2 then PCO2 > 60 or 20 mm higher than their baseline. take off ventilator. wait 6-10 minutes
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What is a test to confirm brain death by looking at the CBF?
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no uptake of radionucleotide giving you a "hollow skull"
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When is the time of death called?
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when the 2nd exam is performed
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Who determines if organs are suitable for donation?
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OPO
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Anatomical gift noted on drivers license?
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First person consent
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1 donor can save ___________ lives.
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8 lives
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Approx. how many people die a day waiting for an organ donation?
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10 a day!
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When can newborns be determined for organ donation?
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at least 7 days after death
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