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Death is defined by the cessation of all biological functions and is typically considered a suboptimal outcome. Patients often state their preference for ongoing life as opposed to death.


Symptoms


It can be very challenging to elicit symptoms in a patient who has suffered from death. In fact, many of these patients look peaceful and have no complaints. Collateral history is very useful here. But be forewarned: death can be pretty sneaky.[1]


Signs


Vital signs can be very telling in a patient with death: temperature is room temperature or less, blood pressure is 0, heart rate is 0, respiratory rate is 0, and oxygen saturation is 0%. Physical exam can be very challenging due to the patient's lack of participation.[2] One, however, may note in the moments preceding death a death rattle, death giggle, or both.


Diagnosis


Imaging can help support the diagnosis of death. Pan-scanning provides the best use of resources.[3]


Treatment


However, just because a patient has died doesn't mean they are no longer a candidate for treatment. One of the most popular treatments after death is chemotherapy.[4] For more information, see Postmortem Chemotherapy.


Prevention


Tammyflu and a multivitamin.[5][6]


Future Directions


Unfortunately, there have been no breakthroughs with this condition and the global death rate remains constant at 100%.[7]


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References


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  2. Jump up AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam (Gomerblog)
  3. Jump up Ever Wonder How Radiologists Know What Studies to Recommend? (Gomerblog)
  4. Jump up FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol (Gomerblog)
  5. Jump up New Study Shows Tammyflu Pills Provide Eternal Life (Gomerblog)
  6. Jump up New Multivitamin Cures Cancer, Heart Disease, Famine, Evil (Gomerblog)
  7. Jump up World Death Rate Holding Steady At 100 Percent (The Onion)


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