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May 2023
45m 47s

BIG T Trauma Series Ep. 17 - Brain Death

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
About this episode
On this episode of the BIG T Trauma series Drs. Patrick Georgoff, Teddy Puzio, and Jason Brill discuss brain death and why you as a provider must be able to provide clarity when it is needed most.  This episode is packed with useful information on a very complicated topic.  So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.  

The World Brain Death Project (JAMA 2020): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32761206/

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