ReviewMedizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin2019
[Apnea test for assessment of brain death under extracorporeal life support].
Review in Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.
- Determination of brain death in potential donors on ECMO support : A retrospective analysis highlights the need for evidence-based recommendations.Die Anaesthesiologie · 2026Article
- [Special aspects of patients with va-ECMO on the way to organ donation].Die Anaesthesiologie · 2025Review
- Prospective Evaluation of a Modified Apnea Test in Brain Death Candidates that Does Not Require Disconnection from the Ventilator.Neurocritical care · 2024Observational
- [Determination of brain death in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-case report].Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin · 2023Article
- [Irreversible loss of brain function-Part 1: pitfalls in clinical diagnosis].Der Nervenarzt · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe fourth edition of the German guideline for the assessment of brain death, published in 2015 by the German Medical Council (Bundesärztekammer), emphasizes the importance of an apnea test. It is also now required under all circumstances of extracorporeal life support.
objectivesThis article is an instruction for the guideline-conforming performance of an apnea test in general and also in cases of extracorporeal life support in different configurations. MATERIALS AND
methodsA literature review was performed.
conclusionsThe apnea test is an essential part of the bedside examination for the clinical diagnosis of brain death. It is required for all kinds of extracorporeal life support and can be easily performed without endangering the patient. More accurate recommendations for its performance should be considered for the next version of the German guideline for brain death assessment.
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