Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Mar 2021
Brain Death Evaluation in Children With Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019.
To discuss the challenges of conducting a death by neurologic criteria or brain death evaluation in the coronavirus disease 2019 era and provide guidance to mitigate viral transmission risk and maintain patient safety during testing. ⋯ When conducting the neurologic examination and apnea test required for death by neurologic criteria determination in patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019, appropriate modifications are needed to mitigate the risk of viral transmission and ensure patient safety.