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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.'''
 
'''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.'''
  
  
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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: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIh_ZLKcF7s '''death''' can be pretty sneaky].<ref>Season 2 Episode 4 "My Old Lady" (Scrubs)</ref>
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'''Signs'''
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[[Vital 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|Physical exam]] can be very challenging due to the patient's lack of participation.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/ama-holds-funeral-service-for-physical-exam/ AMA Holds Funeral Service for Physical Exam (Gomerblog)]</ref>  One, however, may note in the moments preceding '''death''' a [[Death Rattle|death rattle]], [[Death Giggle|death giggle]], or both.
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'''Diagnosis'''
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Imaging can help support the diagnosis of '''death.'''  Pan-scanning provides the best use of resources.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/radiology-study/ Ever Wonder How Radiologists Know What Studies to Recommend? (Gomerblog)]</ref>
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'''Treatment'''
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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.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/fda-approves-groundbreaking-postmortem-chemotherapy-protocol/ FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol (Gomerblog)]</ref>  ''For more information, see [[Postmortem Chemotherapy]].''
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'''Prevention'''
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Tammyflu and a multivitamin.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/01/flu-treatment/ New Study Shows Tammyflu Pills Provide Eternal Life (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/03/multivitamin/ New Multivitamin Cures Cancer, Heart Disease, Famine, Evil (Gomerblog)]</ref>
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'''Future Directions'''
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Unfortunately, there have been no breakthroughs with this condition and the global '''death''' rate remains constant at 100%.<ref>[http://www.theonion.com/article/world-death-rate-holding-steady-at-100-percent-1670 World Death Rate Holding Steady At 100 Percent (The Onion)]</ref>
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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.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/fda-approves-groundbreaking-postmortem-chemotherapy-protocol/ FDA Approves Groundbreaking Postmortem Chemotherapy Protocol]</ref>  ''For more information, see [[Postmortem Chemotherapy]].''
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Latest revision as of 14:56, 8 August 2017

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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]


Related Reading


References

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


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