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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Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine
2016-08-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2016-00332.pdf |