Frequent Asked Questions

Q: What is meant by brain death?

A: Brain death occurs in patients who have suffered a severe injury to the head. As a result of the injury the brain swells and obstructs it's own blood supply. Without blood flow, all brain tissue dies. Artificial support systems may maintain functions such as heart rate and respiration for a few days, but not permanently. Brain death is an established medical and legal diagnosis of death.

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