brainstem death

Question 1

who must carry out brainstem death testing

Answer 1

two qualified doctors who have been registered for at least 5 years, one is a consultant
neither can be a member of the transplant team

must be done twice

Question 2

what are the 3 criterior for carrying out testing

Answer 2

preconditions
reversible influences on consciousness level must be excluded
formal testing of brain stem activity

Question 3

what are the preconditions for testing

Answer 3

irreversible brain damage from a known cause
unconscious, apnoeic, mechanically ventilated

no sedative drugs, hypothermia etc

Question 4

what tests are carried out

Answer 4

pupillary response to light
corneal reflex
oculovestibular reflexes 
motor response to supra orbital pressure 
cough reflex
apnnoea test

Question 5

when is the time of death

Answer 5

after the first test indicates death