Ice-cold water is inserted into each ear, which would usually cause the eyes to move.Pressure is applied to the forehead and the nose is pinched to see if there's any movement in response.The cornea (transparent outer layer of the eye), which is usually very sensitive, is stroked with a tissue or piece of cotton wool to see if the eye reacts.A torch is shone into both eyes to see if they react to the light.The tests used to determine whether brain stem death has occurred are outlined below: The tests are carried out twice to minimise any chance of error.
Both doctors have to agree on the results for a diagnosis of brain death to be confirmed.
The doctors will explain the tests to you and they'll keep you informed about your loved one's condition at all times. Neither of them can be involved with the hospital's transplant team. The diagnosis of brain death has to be made by two senior doctors. Once these factors have been ruled out, tests are carried out to confirm brain death. severe under-activity of the thyroid gland.an abnormally low body temperature (hypothermia).an overdose of illegal drugs, tranquillisers, poisons or other chemical agents.
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Before testing for brain stem death, doctors must carry out a series of checks to ensure that the symptoms aren't being caused by other factors, like:
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