This document includes answers to questions frequently asked by healthcare professionals regarding BD/DNC. Some of the questions addressed in this document include:

• What is the appropriate blood pressure for a BD/DNC evaluation in adults and children?
• The terms “Confirmatory” and “Ancillary” testing are both used but can be confusing. Can you explain the difference?
• How do you explain BD/DNC to a family who has no understanding of medical terminology or BD/DNC?
• Are there any requirements that the clinician ordering the apnea test be present at the bedside during the entire test?
• How long does one have to wait after therapeutic hypothermia is utilized and the patient is rewarmed before initiating brain death testing?
• What is your experience in patients on ECMO when declaring BD/DNC as technically the flow studies may not show the decreased flow?
• ...and more!