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Which medical school wrote the standard definition of death in 1968?
In 1968, Harvard Medical School defined death as irreversible damage to the brain, or brain death.
Does not breathing cause brain damage?
NO, It causes DEATH! :-)
How phones kill your brain?
This is a myth that phones can cause brain damage or death.
What Four kinds of injuries that shaking a baby can cause?
brain damage, neck damage, broken bones and even death
How much damage can a lack of oxygen cause?
it could cause brain damage and eventually death in humans and animals.
Can a severe blow to the head cause brain damage?
A severe blow to the head can definitely cause brain damage. It can cause swelling, which can ultimately lead to death. I know someone that this happened to.
Is inhaling ether dangerous?
Yes. It can cause brain damage or even death.
Can Benign brain tumors cause problems?
Benign brain tumors do not infiltrate nearby tissues but can cause severe pain, permanent brain damage, and death
What is the meaning of brain death?
Brain death is the irreversible end of all brain activity. The term brain death should not be confused with a persistent vegetative state like many people tend to do.
What are the spiraling events if the cardiovascular system fails?
If the cardiovascular system fails, oxygen ceases reaching the body cells, most notably the brain cells. Without fresh oxygen reaching the brain, cells begin to die. In four minutes, imminent death is irreversible, or at the very least irreversible without permanent brain damage.
Why is brain death irreversible?
Your brain is your body. Once the thing that keeps you alive is dead, you're dead.
What is the danger of inhailing ammonia fumes?
Inhailing ammonia fumes can cause brain damage, damage to the lungs, or even death.
