What are the symptoms of brain death?
The main signs of brain death include:
- Unresponsiveness to any external stimuli
- No voluntary movements, including breathing
- No brain activity when tested
- No response to pain
- Fixed pupils that do not react to light
What causes brain death?
Brain death can occur due to several reasons, including:
- Severe head injuries
- Brain tumours
- Stroke
- Lack of oxygen to the brain for a long time
- Infections that damage the brain
How common are brain deaths?
Brain death is rare. It often happens in very serious cases, such as major accidents or severe medical conditions affecting the brain.
Who is more likely to experience brain death?
Certain factors can increase the risk of brain death, including:
- Being involved in traumatic accidents, like car crashes
- Having severe brain injuries
- Undergoing major heart problems
What’s the outlook for brain death?
The outlook for brain death is very serious. Once brain death is declared, the person has died as far as medical science is concerned. They will not recover.
Final thoughts
Brain death is a tragic condition that impacts loved ones greatly. If you have any concerns, please speak to your GP or healthcare provider.
