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To investigate variability in practices for determining brain death and organ procurement results in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). ⋯ Substantial variability exists in the criteria used by clinicians for the diagnosis of brain death. Some practices are contradictory to the Guidelines for the Determination of Brain Death in Children and to recommendations for apnea testing. Organ procurement could be improved by increased medical examiner cooperation.