Brain Death and Importance of Preserving Organs of Brain-Dead Donors in Intensive Care Unit
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Brain Death and Importance of Preserving Organs of Brain-Dead Donors in Intensive Care Unit

Cyprus J Med Sci 2017;2(3):64-66 DOI: 10.5152/cjms.2018.288
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Abstract

Nowadays, due to an increasing number of patients waiting for organ transplant, the diagnosis of brain death in the intensive care unit has become important. Anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists have important responsibilities when diagnosing brain death. In this paper, legislation in our country, the diagnostic criteria for brain death, and donor protection will be discussed.

Keywords: Brain dead, donor, intensive care unite