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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Brain death ancillary testing

Recommended: Radionuclide cerebral perfusion (or transcranial Doppler / CTA) is the preferred imaging study for brain death ancillary testing. Used when clinical brain death exam confounded (sedation, hypothermia).

Recommended study

Radionuclide cerebral perfusion (or transcranial Doppler / CTA)

NM IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Acute inpatient Reviewed

Used when clinical brain death exam confounded (sedation, hypothermia). 'Empty light bulb' on perfusion.

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