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2010

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Cryopreservation

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Pre-Mortem Cryopreservation: Recognizing A Patient’S Right To Die In Order To Live, Ryan Sullivan Jan 2010

Pre-Mortem Cryopreservation: Recognizing A Patient’S Right To Die In Order To Live, Ryan Sullivan

Nebraska College of Law: Faculty Publications

I. Introduction

II. The Science of Cryonic Preservation ... A. History of Cryonics ... B. The Process ... C. Current Science ... 1. Cryobiology ... a. Successful Births with Once-Frozen Embryos ... b. If You Can Thaw a Frozen Dog ... c. Surgeries Performed during Suspended Animation ... d. Successful Revival after Three Hours of Clinical Death ... 2. Advancements in Nanotechnology ... 3. Obstacles to Overcome

III. Relevant Law ... A. Laws Governing Cryonics ... B. Right to Die and Assisted Suicide ... C. States’ Interests Are Not Compelling ... 1. Interest in Preserving Life and Preventing Suicide ... …