基于神经学标准判定死亡

Mo Med. 1989 Sep;86(9):628-31.

Since 1981, Missouri law has defined death as occurring when cardiopulmonary function has ceased or when all brain and brain stem function is totally and irreversibly lost. The author reviews the current published guidelines for the determination of death by neurological criteria in order to assist physicians making the evaluation.

自1981年以来，密苏里州法律规定，心肺功能停止或全脑及脑干功能完全且不可逆转地丧失时，即判定为死亡。作者回顾了当前已发表的关于依据神经学标准判定死亡的指南，以协助医生进行评估。