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Changing Brain Death Donation Dynamics in Spain: A National Overview of Neurocritical Care and Organ Donation Trends

This review synthesizes national data from Spain (2015-2024) revealing a decline in brain death donation (DBD) offset by growth in controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD), alongside evolving neurocritical care practices influenci

Oct 2, 2026Sign in to read

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Exploring ICU Staff Perspectives on Brain Death: Insights from a Swiss Multicenter Survey

A Swiss study reveals ICU professionals’ perceptions, knowledge, and ethical views on brain death, highlighting knowledge gaps and the positive impact of clinical experience on understanding.

Oct 1, 2026

Critical Care

Evaluating CT Perfusion and Angiography as Ancillary Tests for Brain Death Diagnosis: Insights from a Multicenter Canadian Study

A large Canadian prospective study assessed brain CT perfusion and angiography for confirming death by neurologic criteria, highlighting high sensitivity but suboptimal specificity, emphasizing cautious use alongside clinical examination.

Oct 27, 2025Sign in to read