Vt. Stat. tit. 18 § 5218

Current through L. 2024, c. 88.
Section 5218 - Determination of death

An individual who has sustained either irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, or irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions is dead. A determination of death must be in accordance with accepted medical standards.

18 V.S.A. § 5218

Added 1981, No. 62, eff. 4/30/1981.