Question 12 (part 2) · LEK · Patient death and autopsy
Permanent irreversible cessation of brain function (brain death) is stated unanimously by two specialists who possess II stage of specialty or specialty, including one specialist in anaesthesiology and intensive therapy or neonatology, and second in:
- A. neurology, child neurology or neurosurgery.
- B. forensic medicine.
- C. pathomorphology.
- D. radiologic diagnostics.
- E. invasive cardiology.
Hint
Brain death is confirmed by specialists from the disciplines dealing with intensive care and with the nervous system itself.
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