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The role of the ICU physician in these situations is to proceed systematically and according to the institutional protocol to diagnose and confirm brain death, counsel family, and support the patient for potential organ donation if indicated.
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Abraham, B.K., Ramakrishnan, N. (2012). Brain Death. In: Chawla, R., Todi, S. (eds) ICU Protocols. Springer, India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-0535-7_34
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