Re-Thinking The ‘When’ And ‘How’ Of Brain Death

The traditional view of death, symbolized by the abrupt cessation of vital functions resulting in a ‘moment’ of death as declared by a physician, is increasingly being seen as an oversimplification. Research by a number of labs is suggesting that death is not a moment but rather, a process. And under some circumstances it is a reversible process. This new perspective hinges on the body’s ability to withstand periods of oxygen deprivation, suggesting that the timeline for medical intervention to reverse death may be longer than previously thought. This shift opens up possibilities for extended organ recovery and resuscitation efforts. <a href="https://gabriel-silva.medium.com/re-thinking-the-when-and-how-of-brain-death-bf65b3d622e1">Read More</a>