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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) 2/2019

01-05-2019 | Editorial

Brain death diagnosis in 2018

Author: Frances Colreavy

Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 2/2019

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It is 30 years since the Irish Working Party on Brain Death published a Memorandum describing the diagnosis of brain death. The 11 signatories were distinguished medical, surgical, neurological, neurosurgical, paediatric and critical care specialists and leaders in Irish medicine [1]. It was an impressive cross-speciality collaboration that produced a landmark publication and a working document for Irish doctors involved in diagnosing brain death. The Memorandum on Brain Death formed the basis for the Intensive Care Society of Ireland (ICSI) Guidelines on the diagnosis of Brain Death [2]. …
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Metadata
Title
Brain death diagnosis in 2018
Author
Frances Colreavy
Publication date
01-05-2019
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 0021-1265
Electronic ISSN: 1863-4362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-018-1852-8

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