Can a person who is brain dead open their eyes?
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Harper Adams
Studied at the University of Zurich, Lives in Zurich, Switzerland.
As a medical professional with expertise in neurology, I can explain that the term "brain dead" is distinct from a vegetative state. When a person is declared brain dead, it means that all functions of the entire brain, including the brainstem, have ceased irreversibly. In such a condition, the individual does not have any neurological function, and there is no chance of recovery. The body may still exhibit some reflexive actions due to the lower parts of the nervous system, but these are not controlled by the brain. Therefore, a person who is brain dead cannot open their eyes because the part of the brain that controls such actions is no longer functioning.
Studied at University of Oxford, Lives in Oxford, UK
A patient may have their eyes open and look like they're awake, but if the brain is severely damaged they may have no awareness of their surroundings. We call this a vegetative state. ... However, these patients are not brain dead.
2012-2-27
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A patient may have their eyes open and look like they're awake, but if the brain is severely damaged they may have no awareness of their surroundings. We call this a vegetative state. ... However, these patients are not brain dead.
