§ 12-36-136. Determination of death

CO Rev Stat § 12-36-136 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) An individual is dead if:

(a) He has sustained irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or

(b) He has sustained irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.

(2) A determination of death under this section shall be in accordance with accepted medical standards.