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Quality improvement in the determination of death by neurologic criteria around the world

Abstract This article discusses global variations in policies and practices for determining death by neurologic criteria (DNC). It highlights efforts to improve standardization and accuracy, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the World Brain Death Project (WBDP) guidelines. The paper also reviews confounders, complications, and special considerations for pediatric patients in DNC determination. Key Points […]

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Neurology

Care of the Patient Nearing the End of Life in the Neurointensive Care Unit

Abstract Background Neurologically critically ill patients present with unique disease trajectories, prognostic uncertainties, and challenges to end-of-life (EOL) care. Acute brain injuries place these patients at risk for underrecognized symptoms and unmet EOL management needs, which can negatively affect their quality of care and lead to complicated grief in surviving loved ones. To care for

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