Incidence of Complications of Brain Death

Incidence of Complications in Brain Death Organ Donors. Retrospective Observational Study.

The purpose of the study is to describe the incidence of complications in brain death adult organ donors.

Pathophysiological changes following brain death may complicate the care of brain death donors. These complications negatively affects function of donated organs. Understanding these complications and its incidence is crucial for their appropriate management. The aim of this retrospective observational study is to evaluate the incidence of complications in adult brain death organ donors. Date will be collected from medical records of eligible patients admitted to intensive care unit for suspected brain death in whom brain death was confirmed and who become organ donors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age ≥18 years
• confirmed brain death
• organ donor

Exclusion Criteria:

- age under 18 years