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It's more then that in this case. She had not vital signs at all, heart not beating and providing oxygen included.
by unnouinceput 7y ago
It's more then that in this case. She had not vital signs at all, heart not beating and providing oxygen included.
- pc86 7y agoThe brain was provided oxygen, just not by her heart.
- meowface 7y agoAlso, perhaps during such a cold state more cells are able to stay alive despite having less oxygen to work with? Maybe due to a reduction in how much energy they use or need per unit time? Just speculating.
- heavyset_go 7y agoCell death is a metabolic process and it can be arrested if overall metabolism is arrested, as well.
- Teandw 7y agoIt's important to note that she had no 'detectable' vital signs. Not that she didn't have any vital signs. Very important difference.