hjärnstillstånd
Hjärnstillstånd is a Swedish term that translates to brain death. It is a medical and legal concept that signifies the irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brainstem. This condition is distinct from coma or vegetative state, where some brain activity may still be present.
The diagnosis of brain death is a rigorous process that requires specific clinical criteria and often confirmatory
Confirmatory tests, such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) to show no electrical activity in the brain or cerebral
Brain death is considered the legal definition of death in many jurisdictions. Once brain death is declared,