Question

In the diagnosis of brainstem death: 

a) consultation with a neurologist is needed 

b) an EEG must be flat for 24 hours 

c) convulsions pre-empt the diagnosis 

d) spinal reflexes may be present 

e) blood must be sent for drug screening.

Answer 1

a) False; 

b) False; 

c) False; 

d) True; 

e) False