Learning Objectives
- List the objective clinical tools needed to arrive at a DNC diagnosis, and describe the management and organ support (hemodynamics, electrolytes, endocrine imbalances) for DNC patients
- Articulate the indications and pros/cons for ancillary testing to support a DNC diagnosis
- Explain techniques and authoritative and unambiguous terms used by experts to appropriately engage families and surrogates in the discussion of DNC, and list the related common cross-cultural, ethnic and religious sensitivities
The History and Criteria of Determining Death by Neurological Criteria
David Greer, MD, FAHA, FNCS, FAAN, FCCM
Common Pitfalls in Brain Death Testing, Ancillary Testing and Family Communication
Jose Javier Provencio, MD, FAAN, FNCS, FCCM
Moderator
David C. Kaufman, MD, FCCM
System Requirements
Audio speakers
PC-based attendees: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS®X 10.4(Tiger®) or newer
Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch