Lazarus sign is a reflexive movement seen after or near brain death (BD) w/ arms raising & dropping to chest. It’s essential to know all the reflexes seen with BD to provide realistic expectations to families. 🧵 #neuroscience #brain #CriticalCare
50% of brain dead patients demonstrate spontaneous, reflexive movements. The most common movements are finger jerks, undulating toe flexion sign, triple flexion response, pronation-extension reflex, and facial myokymia.
Do not confuse these reflexive movements with recovery, improved prognosis, or volitional movements, and educate families about their lack of clinical significance. @DL_Hollywood
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