If he is dead, why can he continue to survive with life support?
2007-02-07 17:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by twinkle sundae 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
once a person has been declared brain dead-the only way the rest of the body functions is WITH life support-once the machines are shut off-the person's other systems eventually shut down.
when the brain dies-the other organs such as the heart,lungs,etc are no longer being told what to do in a matter of speaking, so they don't work anymore except for by machine
a person is kept on life support until the family decides what they want to do as far as donating organs or to wait until other family members can arrive at the hospital to say goodbye to their loved one
2007-02-07 17:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While there may be no significant brain activity for thought process. the brain still sends out signals to the body. Although life support is basically just living for him, keeping the body functions working.
2007-02-07 17:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by BlondeQT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brain dead is considered dead.
Machines can keep your organs working but you are dead once the brain checks out.
2007-02-07 17:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sowhat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brain Dead means he is dead.
2007-02-07 17:12:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-07 17:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by It Co$t To Be Around The Bo$$ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is dead. life support is just keeping the tissues and heart pumping
2007-02-07 17:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by â?¥ Pawya! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-07 17:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋