Brain Death definition

Brain Death means irreversible unconsciousness with total loss of brain function; and complete absence of electrical activity of the brain, even though the heart is still beating.
Brain Death means the determination of death under provisions of Section 382.009, F.S., where there is irreversible cessation of the functioning of the entire brain, including the brain stem.
Brain Death means irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain, including the brain stem, as determined in accordance with accepted medical standards.

Examples of Brain Death in a sentence

  • BMI: Body Mass Index, DBD: Donation after Brain Death, WIT: Warm Ischemia Time, CIT: Cold Ischemia Time.


More Definitions of Brain Death

Brain Death means the irreversible end of all electrical activity of the brain even if life support equipment keeps the body's metabolic processes working.
Brain Death means irreversible unconsciousness with total loss of brain function; and complete absence of electrical activity of the brain, even though the heart is still beating. All benefits that are payable at 200% of the Principal Sum are subject to an all policies combined maximum benefit amount of $2,000,000.
Brain Death means irreversible unconsciousness with total loss of brain function; and complete absence of

Related to Brain Death

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