The effect of incorporating an arterial pH target during apnea test for brain death determination
Abstract Background Persistent apnea despite an adequate rise in arterial pressure of CO2 is an essential component of the criteria for brain death (BD) determination. Current guidelines vary regarding the utility of arterial pH changes during the apnea test (AT). We aimed to study the effect of inc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-020-00522-8 |