Brain death is defined by medical authorities as irreversible cessation of all brain activity.
Simply stated, this means that the brain is no longer alive and cannot be brought back to life. However, where there is brain activity, the possibilities still exist that progress can occur. Family members, although devastated, at least feel that they can do something to help their loved one, and may begin to use different types of activities to stimulate the comatose patient. Inc. Articles are Copyrighted by their respective authors.