A state of irreversible coma, due to irreversible brain damage, resulting in a lack of response to all stimuli and a complete absence of any spontaneous muscle activity.

The cessation of all neirological signs of life in the brain.

n. the condition in which the body ceases to show any neurological signs of life. This is usually indicated by the absence of EEG activity, pupillary response, and normal reflex response to noxious st [..]

the final stopping of activity in the central nervous system esp. as indicated by a flat electroencephalogram for a usually statutorily predetermined period of time brain-dead [brān-ded] ...

Death caused by complete and irreversible loss of function of the entire brain, including the brain stem. The heart may continue as long as the breathing machine (ventilator) is in place, but without [..]

Brain death is irreversible unconsciousness with complete loss of brain function, including the brain stem, although the heartbeat may continue. Absence of apparent brain function is not insufficient, [..]

A state in which all functions of the brain (cortical, subcortical, and brain stem) are permanently lost. [Click Here to Return to List]

A state of irreversible coma in which cerebral and brain stem functions are absent.

A state of prolonged irreversible cessation of all Brain activity, including lower Brain Stem function with the complete absence of voluntary Movements, responses to stimuli, Brain Stem reflexes, and [..]

A state of prolonged irreversible cessation of all brain activity, including lower brain stem function with the complete absence of voluntary movements, responses to stimuli, brain stem reflexes, and [..]

The permanent, irreversible neurological cessation of brain function, including the brain stem. If the brain does not receive blood or oxygen, it cannot tell the body, including the heart, to work. Brain death is different from brain damage and coma.

When the brain has permanently stopped working, as determined by the attending physician and appropriate consultants. Donor organs can only be taken from persons declared brain dead.

Occurs when a person's brain activity stops permanently. It is impossible to return to life after brain death. Bronchoscopy

A patient is brain dead when all brain and brain stem functions cease and they cannot breath on their own. Once the patient is declared brain dead, the person is legally dead. A brain dead person can be maintained on a breathing machine that provides oxygen to their heart and other organs. Despite declaration of death, the organs can be kept health [..]

The total and permanent loss of all brain function; a medical and legal determination of death.