You have been called to declare a brain dead l2-year-ord chitd in pICU, all ofthe given are signs of brain death except?
(A) Normal BP without pharmacological suppo (B) Positive spinal reflexes on stimulation (C) Sweating and tachycardia (D) Decoicate and decerebrate posturing
(D) Ans: D. Decoicate and decerebrate posturingRef Dhanwate AD. Brainstem death: A comprehensive review in Indian perspective' [ndian Journal o/ Critical Care Medicine : Peer-reviev,ed, o.fficiat pul.tlicalion of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. 2014;18(9):596-605. doi:10.4103/0972-5229.140151. Goila AK, Pawar M. The diagnosis of brain death. Indian Jrurnal of Critical Care Medicine; Peer-reviewed, o.fficial publication of Indian Society of Critical Corc Madicine. 2009;I 3(I ):7-11. doi: I 0.4103/0972-5229.53 I0t.Diagnosis of brain death in India:Who should diagnose:Team of four medical expes includingMedical Administrator In charge of the hospital.AuthorizedSpecialistAuthorized Neurologist/Neuro-SurgeonMedical Officer treating the patient.