Medical on Instagram: "The Lazarus reflex is a fascinating and mysterious reflex response that can be observed even in individuals who have experienced brain death. While brain death represents the moment a person clinically dies, the body can sometimes appear to show signs of life through ghostly movements. This reflex is particularly striking when observed in intensive care or in patients diagnosed with brain death. The Lazarus reflex is characterized by the hands being drawn to the chest, the

@medicalstudent.io on Instagram: "Lazarus Reflex and Arm Movements After Brain Death The Lazarus reflex is a rare but documented phenomenon where patients who are declared brain dead show sudden, involuntary movements of the arms or body. These movements are not a sign of life but are caused by automatic reflex activity in the spinal cord. One of the most striking features is the way the arms may briefly lift, bend at the elbows, and sometimes cross over the chest, resembling a praying position.

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