Brain death has been accepted worldwide medically and legally as the biological state of
death of the organism. Nevertheless, the literature has described persistent problems with …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article describes the prerequisites for brain death/death by
neurologic criteria (BD/DNC), clinical evaluation for BD/DNC (including apnea testing), use …

The American Academy of Neurology holds the following positions regarding brain death
and its determination, and provides the following guidance to its members who encounter …

Background and Objectives The purpose of this guideline is to update the 2010 American
Academy of Neurology (AAN) brain death/death by neurologic criteria (BD/DNC) guideline …

Abstract Discrepancies between the Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA) and the
adult and pediatric diagnostic guidelines for brain death (BD)(the “Guidelines”) have …

Although the Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA) has served as a model statute for
40 years, there is a growing recognition that the law must be updated. One issue being …

TO THE EDITOR: We read Tuite and colleagues' recent mathematical modeling study (1)
with interest. However, we are concerned about the accuracy of the reported estimates and …

Abstract The Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA), the recommended legal statute for
determination of death in the United States, was initially formulated in 1981. Forty years …

Although death by neurologic criteria (brain death) is legally recognized throughout the
United States, state laws and clinical practice vary concerning three key issues:(1) the …

This article clarifies some issues raised by Dr. Ariane Lewis in her recent “Current
Opinion/Arguments” article on the case of Jahi McMath. Review of case materials. Jahi's …