Medical MCQ-You have been called to declare a brain dead l2-year-ord chitd in pICU, all ofthe given are signs of brain death except?

You have been called to declare a brain dead l2-year-ord chitd in pICU, all ofthe given are signs of brain death except?

Normal BP without pharmacological suppo

Positive spinal reflexes on stimulation

Sweating and tachycardia

Decoicate and decerebrate posturing

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Pediatrics

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Decoicate and decerebrate posturing

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Ans: D. Decoicate and decerebrate posturingRef Dhanwate AD. Brainstem death: A comprehensive review in Indian perspective' [ndian Journal o/ Critical Care Medicine : Peer-reviev,ed, o.fficiat pul.tlicalion of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. 2014;18(9):596-605. doi:10.4103/0972-5229.140151. Goila AK, Pawar M. The diagnosis of brain death. Indian Jrurnal of Critical Care Medicine; Peer-reviewed, o.fficial publication of Indian Society of Critical Corc Madicine. 2009;I 3(I ):7-11. doi: I 0.4103/0972-5229.53 I0t.Diagnosis of brain death in India:Who should diagnose:Team of four medical expes includingMedical Administrator In charge of the hospital.AuthorizedSpecialistAuthorized Neurologist/Neuro-SurgeonMedical Officer treating the patient.

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