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There are two ways to determine death in a human being; the cardinal signs method or the clinical method.

The three cardinal signs of death are decapitation, decomposition and rigor mortis. Any one present with these signs meet the cardinal sign of death and are pronounced dead immediately.

Alternative, to pronounce someone clinically dead, the following factors must be met:

- A 3 lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is taken showing asystole.

- There is no breathing over one full minute.

- The pupils are dilated, unreactive and fully unresponsive.

- The patient feels cold and there is an absence of spontaneous circulation.

- There is no movement.

- Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of three.

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