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Review
. 1987 Jan-Feb;3(1):5-11.
doi: 10.1016/0887-8994(87)90046-4.

Brain death in children: Part I

S Ashwal  1 , S Schneider
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Review

Brain death in children: Part I

S Ashwal et al. Pediatr Neurol. 1987 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

The determination of brain death during childhood has become increasingly important and in some ways controversial. This initial article reviews historical data and guidelines and provides a perspective for the recommendations which will be discussed in the second article (Part II).

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