Nevada § 451.007 - Requirements for determination
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.007 — Requirements for determination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 451.007. Requirements for determination
1. For legal and medical purposes, a person is dead if the person has sustained an
irreversible cessation of: (a) Circulatory and respiratory functions; or (b) All functions of the person's entire brain, including his or her brain stem. 2. A determination of death made under: (a) Paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be made in accordance with accepted medical
standards. (b) Paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be made in accordance with the applicable guidelines
set forth in: (1) “Evidence-based Guideline Update: Determining Brain Death in Adults: Report
of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology,” published
June 8, 2010, by the American Academy of Neurology, or any subsequent revisions approved
by the American Academy of Neurology or its successor organization; or (2) “Guidelines for the Determination of Brain Death in Infants and Children: An
Update of the 1987 Task Force Recommendations,” published January 27, 2012, by the
Pediatric Section of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, or any subsequent revisions
approved by the Pediatric Section of the Society of Critical Care Medicine or its
successor organization.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 451.007
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.007 cover?
Section 451.007 ("Requirements for determination") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 451.007?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.007" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 451.007 apply to my situation?
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