Diagnosing Brain Death

The neurocritical care field is a growing field in recent years, and neurointensivists have been recognized worldwide. “With great power comes great responsibility.” One of the major responsibilities of the neurointensivists is not only in diagnosing brain death but also is equally important to care for the prospective organ donor. The top priority is to have a delicate but clear balance of the clinical condition along with ethical, medico-legal, and emotional aspects involved. Hence, it is essential for all of us to know the protocols and documentation in dealing with “brain death.”