Medical | Science | Facts on Instagram: "Read caption⤵️ . The Lazarus reflex is an involuntary, brief movement in brain-dead or brainstem-failed patients where they raise their arms and then drop them crossed on their chest. It is a spinal reflex that occurs independently of the brain, can be triggered by stimulation like removing a breathing tube, and is sometimes mistaken for a sign of returning consciousness, which is not the case. . . . #trendingreels #didyouknow #intresting #medicalfacts #b

medicos on Instagram: "Bodies Move on Their Own?! 🤯⚡ Understanding the Lazarus Sign The Lazarus Sign is one of the most surprising reflexes seen in brain-dead patients. Even without brain activity, the spinal cord can still react, causing sudden arm flexion, hands rising toward the chest/face, or brief body movements. These movements may look shocking, but 👉 they are NOT a sign of consciousness, awareness, or recovery. It’s a pure spinal reflex, triggered by actions like suctioning, reposition