RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Brain Death Scintigraphy: Do Not Blow the Flow JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 192 OP 198 DO 10.2967/jnmt.124.267894 VO 52 IS 3 A1 Bolin, Julie D. YR 2024 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/52/3/192.abstract AB Brain death denotes the loss of function in both the cerebrum and the brain stem, leading to coma, absence of spontaneous respiration in the setting of adequate stimulus, and the cessation of all brain stem reflexes. Although spinal reflexes such as deep tendon, plantar flexion, and withdrawal reflexes may persist, recovery is not possible. The cessation of brain function qualifies as death because of its central role in coordinating vital bodily functions. Although brain death is largely determined by a clinical and neurologic examination, confounding variables may necessitate ancillary testing such as cerebral brain perfusion imaging.