The Harvard criteria for brain death require additional testing after _____ hours have elapsed after the first tests.
A)12
B)24
C)48
D)There are no additional tests.

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According to the Harvard criteria for brain death, there must be a waiting period of 24 hours after the first round of tests before performing additional testing. This waiting period ensures that irreversible cessation of all brain functions has occurred. After this waiting period, the second round of tests is conducted to confirm brain death.

The Harvard Criteria for Brain Death Require Additional Testing After