학술논문
Brain Death Confirmation Comparison of Computed Tomographic Angiography With Nuclear Medicine Perfusion Scan
Document Type
Article
Source
The Journal of Trauma; March 2010, Vol. 68 Issue: 3 p553-559, 7p
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Language
ISSN
00225282
Abstract
Brain death is a difficult diagnosis to make, relying primarily on clinical examination. Ancillary tests are used when confounders exist. Nuclear medicine perfusion test (NMPT) is currently the preferred test for confirming brain death. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) may be an alternative test to confirm brain death. It is readily available 24 hours a day at most level I trauma centers and is easy to perform.