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The following are consistent with brainstem death:

True / False

Cheyne Strokes breathing Correct

Absence of pupillary light reflexes Correct

Periodic breathing Correct

Absence of cold caloric reflex Correct

Absent tendon reflexes Incorrect answer selected

Explanation

Brain stem death is characterised by apnoea, fixed or non-reactive pupils (not necessarily dilated), and no response to cold caloric testing.

However, spinal reflexes may be preserved.

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