A red flag for diagnosing brain death: decompressive craniectomy of the posterior fossa.

Uwe WalterMaximilian EggertUdo WaltherJürgen KreienmeyerChristian HenkerHanka ArndtDaniel CantréAmelie Zitzmann

Published in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2022)

Therapeutic decompressive craniectomy of the posterior fossa may allow for delayed reversal of apnea. In these patients, proof of cerebral circulatory arrest should be mandatory for diagnosing BD/DNC.

Keyphrases

severe traumatic brain injury
traumatic brain injury
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
obstructive sleep apnea
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
white matter
cell cycle
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
positive airway pressure