Does fixed and dilated pupils mean brain death? They found that approximately 20% of cases of suspected brain death showed pupil diameters of <4 mm and that most (60%) were 5–6 mm in diameter. They stated thatboth pupils must be fixed and lacka light reflex and that the diameter shoul...
When you die are your pupils fixed and dilated? Fully dilated pupils are evidence of preserved sympathetic outflow andare incompatible with the diagnosis of brain deathas it is commonly understood (2). The pupils of the brain-dead patient are midposition (4 to 6 mm in diameter) and fixed ...
Since 1984, nine patients have been observed in whom there was clinical evidence of cerebral death (dilated or moderately dilated fixed pupils, clinical brain stem areflexia, respiratory arrest, flaccid muscular tonus, abolished muscle ... N.Klug,A.Laun,G.Csécsei,... - Springer Berlin Heidelb...
In addition to being a normal response to low light, pupils may become dilated for a number of additional reasons, includingmedication or drug use, an eye exam, injuries, and certain medical conditions, among others. Does fixed and dilated pupils mean death? They found that approximately 20% ...