Predisposing Hemodynamic Factors Associated with a Failed Apnea Test during Brain Death Determination

Background: The apnea test is an essential component in the clinical determination of brain death, however it may incur a significant risk of complications such as hypotension, hypoxia and even cardiac arrest. We analyzed the risk factors associated with a failed apnea test during brain death assess...

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Main Authors: Eun Young Kim, Ji Hyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine 2016-08-01
Series:Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2016-00332.pdf