Brain stem death – Minnesota criteria (Best used criteria)

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Brain stem death – Minnesota criteria (Best used criteria)

1. No spontaneous movement

2. No spontaneous respiration (tested 4 min at a time)

3. Absence of 5 major brain stem reflex
   a. No pupilary response to light
   b. No blinking
   c. No grimace
   d. No eye movement
   e. No gag reflex

4. Repetition of test in 12 hrs

5. EEG not required