What Happens When the Brain Flatlines?

Stephen Johnson | Big Think

When a person’s brain activity flatlines, it doesn’t always mean the damage is irreversible, suggests a new paper published in Annals of Neurology.

The paper outlines the first-ever observations of a phenomenon that occurs as the brain begins to die, and the findings could help medical professionals better determine when someone has officially died, and possibly change organ donation protocols.

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