Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Practice Guidelines

This session, recorded on Sunday, January 21, at SCCM's 2024 Critical Care Congress, provided context and guidance regarding the updated guidelines for determination of brain death (BD)/death by neurologic criteria (DNC) in adults and pediatrics. Speakers addressed the collaborative efforts for guideline development, updates on prerequisites for BD/DNC determination, examiner qualifications, the examination process including apnea testing and special considerations, and the role of ancillary testing.

Why Revised Guidelines? Introduction, Rationale, and Highlights
Matthew Kirschen, MD, PhD

Performing a BD/DNC Examination: Key Components
David M. Greer, MD, MA, FCCM

Special Considerations and Ancillary Testing for BD/DNC Testing
Ariane Lewis, MD

Impact on the Critical Care Community
Lori Shutter, MD, FCCM