Baycrest - End of Life Volunteer Manual
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• Turning away from people or withdrawing.
AT THE TIME OF DEATH
At the time of death, there will be:
• No response to any stimulation such as shaking or calling the
person's name
• No breathing
• No heart beat and no pulse
The person's eyes will be fixed in one direction and the eyelids may
be open or closed. The jaw may be relaxed and the mouth slightly
open. There is commonly loss of bladder and bowel control because
of loss of muscle tone.
