Monday, July 13, 2015

Q: What is the recommendation for core temperature before performing Apnea test in Brain Death Determination?


Answer: > 36 C (97 F)

Interestingly, most patients require a warming blanket to raise the body temperature and maintain a normal or near-normal temperature (>36°C). To avoid delaying an increase in PaCO2, normal or near-normal core temperature is preferred during the apnea test.

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