Table 3.
Diagnostic evaluation profiles of ECMO patients with absent brainstem reflexes who had life-supporting therapy withdrawn upon family request, before completion of death by neurologic criteria evaluation.
| ID | Age | Sex | ECMO Mode | Neurologic Exam | Head CT | Apnea Test | EEG | TCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 63 | M | VA | No reflexes | Not Performed | Not Performed | - | Not Performed |
| 10 | 60 | M | VA | No reflexes | Not Performed | Not Performed | - | Not Performed |
| 11 | 42 | M | VA | No reflexes | + | Not Performed | - | Not Performed |
| 12 | 50 | M | VV | No reflexes | + | Not Performed | Not Performed | Not Performed |
| 13 | 55 | F | VA | No reflexes | Not Performed | Not Performed | + | - |
| 14 | 29 | F | VA | No reflexes | + | Not Performed | + | - |
| 15 | 68 | M | VA | No reflexes | + | Not Performed | Not Performed | Not Performed |
+:
Consistent with death by neurologic criteria.
-:
Not consistent with death by neurologic criteria.