Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria

Unless otherwise legislated by local, regional, or federal authorities, clinicians at institutions in the United States should follow the standardized process in this document for determination of BD/DNC. (B)

Attending clinicians performing BD/DNC examinations must be appropriately credentialed members of the hospital's medical staff and be adequately trained and competent in the evaluation of BD/DNC in children or adults, as applicable (e.g., intensivists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, etc.) and in accordance with local laws and institutional standards. (A)