Neurological Sciences

, 32:985 | Cite as

Early detection of brain death

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Keywords

Brain Death Bispectral Index Apnea Test Vasomotor Reactivity Brainstem Function 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Division of NeurologyNational University HospitalSingaporeSingapore

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