Standards. Standards define what students are expected to know and be able to do at each level of education in order to, ultimately, be prepared for the rigors of college, careers and civic life. Maine law outlines a specific set of standards for each of the eight subject areas defined in State statute.
Brain swelling is the leading cause of death from a brain injury. Time is a factor in treating brain swelling, so do not wait to see if symptoms appear before seeking help. Severe brain damage can occur if too much time lapses.
Brain death is determined by one or more physicians not associated with a transplantation team. Some causes of brain death include (but are not limited to): 1  Trauma to the brain (i.e. severe head injury caused by a motor vehicle crash, a fall or blow to the head)  Cerebrovascular injury (i.e. stroke or aneurysm)