What is Brain Death? Anne Heche Declared Brain-Dead

According to a spokesperson for Anne Heche, Anne Heche is now brain dead after suffering injuries from a fiery car accident last Friday. According to a spokesperson for Anne Heche, Anne Heche is now brain dead after suffering injuries from a fiery car accident last Friday.

[{"selector":"#anim-da38c59e-42b2-45b6-831a-c1dc8244df55 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.254687386254172%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] "Anne is legally dead under California law. However, her heart still beats and she has not been removed from life support so that One Legacy may see if she's a match for organ donor," the spokesperson stated in a statement to NBC News "Anne is legally dead under California law. However, her heart still beats and she has not been removed from life support so that One Legacy may see if she's a match for organ donor," the spokesperson stated in a statement to NBC News

[{"selector":"#anim-85cbec00-960b-429d-9364-ac6d1d961cd5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(26.562499857782157%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] "Anne is legally dead under California law. However, her heart still beats and she has not been removed from life support so that One Legacy may see if she's a match for organ donor," the spokesperson stated in a statement to NBC News "Anne is legally dead under California law. However, her heart still beats and she has not been removed from life support so that One Legacy may see if she's a match for organ donor," the spokesperson stated in a statement to NBC News

[{"selector":"#anim-1ee55f9c-fd4d-4602-a78e-2a00c2d64b8e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(26.562499857782157%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Heche's spokesperson stated in another statement Thursday that actress Heche was "not expected" to live after the August 5 car accident in which she sustained a "severe brain injury". Heche's spokesperson stated in another statement Thursday that actress Heche was "not expected" to live after the August 5 car accident in which she sustained a "severe brain injury".

[{"selector":"#anim-ec6a2178-cad8-4ae5-84f9-5635f840fb46 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] What is an Anoxic Brain Injury? Anoxic brain injury occurs when there is a complete lack of oxygen in the brain, Andrea L. Schneider a neurologist at Penn Medicine, What is an Anoxic Brain Injury? Anoxic brain injury occurs when there is a complete lack of oxygen in the brain, Andrea L. Schneider a neurologist at Penn Medicine,

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[{"selector":"#anim-1a199d6b-cd41-4d93-884c-7e86b6a7ee6a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.254687386254172%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Anoxic brain injury and hypoxic head injuries are two different things from traumatic brain injury, which is caused by a direct trauma such as a blow to a head. Anoxic brain injury and hypoxic head injuries are two different things from traumatic brain injury, which is caused by a direct trauma such as a blow to a head.

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[{"selector":"#anim-2f1833c9-81b4-4e13-997e-8ab1a634af10 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.254687386254172%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] However, brain cells can suffer if this blood supply and oxygen is interrupted. Dr. Schneider added that brain cells can die if there is a shortage of oxygen However, brain cells can suffer if this blood supply and oxygen is interrupted. Dr. Schneider added that brain cells can die if there is a shortage of oxygen

[{"selector":"#anim-41c68d97-ab2a-404c-a092-f7812166bffc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The brain can feel the effects of oxygen deprivation quickly. Some brain cells die in as little as five minutes. Brain damage can be rapid. The brain can feel the effects of oxygen deprivation quickly. Some brain cells die in as little as five minutes. Brain damage can be rapid.

[{"selector":"#anim-44003a1c-b635-4c4b-b5d8-a4e2c52d202f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] What causes an Anoxic Brain Injury (ABI)? Dr. Schneider stated that anoxic brain injuries can be caused by any type of brain injury. What causes an Anoxic Brain Injury (ABI)? Dr. Schneider stated that anoxic brain injuries can be caused by any type of brain injury.

[{"selector":"#anim-cfac8198-d034-4907-a430-c55156d92c03 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] She explained that anoxic brain injuries are usually associated with someone's cardiac arrest. This is sometimes called a hypoxic ischemic injury. She explained that anoxic brain injuries are usually associated with someone's cardiac arrest. This is sometimes called a hypoxic ischemic injury.