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Yes, if a person is declared brain dead, their kidneys can still function for a time, as brain death means the loss of all brain activity but does not immediately halt other organ functions. The kidneys can continue to filter blood and produce urine, but they may eventually fail without brain signals that regulate bodily functions. In some cases, kidney function can be maintained temporarily through medical interventions. However, without brain activity and support, overall organ function is likely to decline over time.
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What is Kidney transplantation?
Kidney transplantation involves surgically attaching a functioning kidney, or graft, from a brain dead organ donor (a cadaver transplant), or from a living donor, to a patient
Why do doctors consider a person dead when the brain is not working but the heart is still beating?
This is because being dead is defined as stoppage in the functioning of brain and it is not having any relation with the functioning of heart. If the heart stops beating then there is no supply of oxygen rich blood to the brain and hence the brain dies and henceforth the person is declared dead.
Why people are declared dead when the brain stops functioning even when the heart still beating?
becouse brain is the motor of the body,and the guider of the body
Why people are declared dead when the brain stop functioning even when the heart is still beating?
becouse brain is the motor of the body,and the guider of the body
What is a cadaver kidney?
A kidney from a brain-dead organ donor used for purposes of kidney transplantation.
Can you be born with one live kidney and one dead kidney?
Yes, it is possible to be born with one functioning kidney and one non-functioning (or "dead") kidney, a condition known as renal agenesis or renal dysplasia. In such cases, the functioning kidney typically compensates for the loss of the other, allowing for normal kidney function. However, the overall health and functionality of the individual can depend on the condition of the functioning kidney and any associated health issues. Regular medical monitoring is important for individuals with such kidney variations.
What is brain-dead?
No! it actually means that the rest of your body is still functioning, but your brain is dead! Except there is really no way to come out of being brain dead. So the person is techonally dead dead:( It describes one who is stupid and dumb. But do not use that word because it is a bad word and the one who hears it, she/he will feel sad.
What if the brain considered dead but the heart is still contracting?
You are said to be brain dead and are not vaible.
When the brain is dead do you still need nutrition?
Yes, if you want to keep the body from deteriorating a brain dead person still needs nutrition.
Is being dead like being asleep?
No, being dead is not like being asleep. When you are asleep, your body is still alive and functioning, but when you are dead, your body has stopped functioning completely.
Can a kidney from cadaveric kidney recipeint be reused after he or she is brain dead?
Logically speaking I don't see why not. If the kidney was originally harvested from a cadaver and implanted into the initial recipient and it was healthy and functioning at the time of the initial recipients death, then I'd say yes, it could possibly be transplanted to somene else as long as the tissue remains healthy and viable. **I hope I understood the question correctly...
Why people are declared dead when the brain stops functioning even when the heart is still beating?
When the brain stops functioning, vital bodily functions controlled by the brain cease, leading to irreversible damage. The brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients, which are delivered through blood flow controlled by the heart. Despite the heart continuing to beat, without brain function, the body cannot sustain life.
