Resuscitation October 2023 PMID 37423492

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest.

Sam Parnia, Tara Keshavarz Shirazi, Jignesh Patel, Linh Tran, Niraj Sinha, Caitlin O'Neill, Emma Roellke, Amanda Mengotto, Shannon Findlay, Michael McBrine, Rebecca Spiegel, Thaddeus Tarpey, Elise Huppert, Ian Jaffe, Anelly M Gonzales

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The social discussions show high engagement and interest, with users emphasizing the surprising nature of brain activity during cardiac arrest, such as calls to studies by Parnia and mentions of patients recalling vivid experiences despite supposed brain shutdowns. Words like 'revolution' and phrases like 'challenging common beliefs' highlight enthusiasm about the findings' transformative potential, while questions about brain function reflect ongoing debates and curiosity.

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Most discussions recognize the findings as groundbreaking, with some expressing skepticism but overall supporting the study's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The topic attracts high interest due to its implications on understanding consciousness during cardiac arrest, evidenced by enthusiastic responses and references to related studies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage with the material by referencing specific studies, questioning interpretations of brain activity, and sharing related experiences.

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The discussions suggest these findings could influence medical practices and beliefs about consciousness during life-threatening events, indicating a significant potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explored consciousness and its brain activity markers during cardiac arrest and CPR, revealing that some survivors experienced cognitive awareness despite low survival rates.
  • Of the 28 survivors interviewed, nearly 40% reported consciousness during cardiac arrest, with experiences categorized into distinct types, such as CPR-induced consciousness and dream-like states.
  • Findings showed that normal brain activity could occur even during significant oxygen deprivation, suggesting the possibility of cognitive function and awareness while resuscitation efforts are underway.

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Blue Jack
@BlueJakk · X

این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیاشون حتی تا ۱ ساعت بعد از توقف #قلب و در حالی که هنوز برنگشته بودن، دارای سطحی از آگاهی، هوشیاری و حتی #خاطره از وضعیتشون بودن! https://t.co/Usy0vNF0rQ

Sep 14, 2023 · 341 likes · 11 shares · 46,811 followers View post →
Universo Recóndito
@UnvrsoRecondito · X

La lucidez terminal contradice el paradigma de la irreversibilidad de enfermedades degenerativas del sistema nervioso. Investigaciones estudiando la actividad cerebral durante la muerte muestran que los cerebros privados de oxígeno se vuelven más activos. https://t.co/DC0FNRe4kI

Nov 21, 2024 · 40 likes · 1 share · 143,467 followers View post →
彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

[原著論文&画像引用元] Sam Parnia, et al. "AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest". REsuscitation, 2023; 109903. DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109903 https://t.co/bK7ZXVFgME

Sep 22, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 44,699 followers View post →
Brian Burns
@HawkmoonHEMS · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/jMv3FZb5FW

Jul 12, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,897 followers View post →
Near-Death News
@neardeath · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest | https://t.co/336Cf2CpGu | #NDEs #afterlife #consciousness

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 5,454 followers View post →
Michael McInally
@MichaelMcInall6 · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/ND2v4FXG3W

Sep 22, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 54,270 followers View post →

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ᴄʀᴜx
@Crux_80 · X

@mjustjoshinya https://t.co/n7nRDcW6Fd

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water in solid form
@water_in_solid_ · X

@IStoneAlone420 @5Milline @Skyboyz15 ขอบคุณครับแต่งานวิจัยทั้งสองก็ไม่มีการสรุปไว้นะครับว่าวิญญาณมีรูปร่างไรอะไร เพราะงานวิจัยAWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest คือการวิจัยว่าคนที่ฟื้นขึ้นมาจากสภาวะโคม่าจะมีความทรงจำการรับรู้ในช่วงที่หมดสติแบบใด

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Noel ☀️
@IStoneAlone420 · X

@water_in_solid_ @5Milline @Skyboyz15 https://t.co/37Uzmtnu0J

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Mungo
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Gandalf54321
@Gandalf54321 · X

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Curiosités Classiques
@C_Classiques · X

Derrière un paywall désolé. Dirigez vos plaintes au @NIH https://t.co/dvaWo0HBdr

Apr 19, 2025 · 1,183 followers View post →
Joshua Rasmussen
@worldviewdesign · X

@TGrogan268173 @RAshfyre Not what the science says. Cf. https://t.co/oHoyGTe1fa

Jan 15, 2025 · 9,342 followers View post →
Tom Willams
@TomWillyhams · X

@9INE0hS8NT @Robbservations2 @darwintojesus Santiago research NDEs, Dr Sam parnias study in 2023 (biggest NDE study ever) found that people experienced consciousness and NDEs while having 0 brain activity If the brain isn’t producing that consciousness, then what is

Dec 15, 2024 · 260 followers View post →
Tom Willams
@TomWillyhams · X

@Bigdongong @lynssss3125 @AtefKwiri @rand_longevity @seconddawn02 https://t.co/cN8holm86M There. Patients recall vivid details while having 0 brain activity

Dec 14, 2024 · 1 like · 260 followers View post →
Tom Willams
@TomWillyhams · X

@MikeN4028V @0xExcel @darwintojesus 300 evidenced cases is not proven? Sam parnias 2023 NDE study (biggest of all time) https://t.co/cN8holm86M

Dec 12, 2024 · 260 followers View post →
Tom Willams
@TomWillyhams · X

@Parasocialist_K @trpratt01 @stabby_stab_1 @darwintojesus You’re not understanding. Sone of these were when the brain was completely non functional. So now let me ask this, if the brain was completely non functional, how could these patients record all these events happening accurately? https://t.co/cN8hollAhe

Dec 11, 2024 · 1 like · 260 followers View post →
GeaHydra
@GeaHydra · X

RT @UnvrsoRecondito: La lucidez terminal contradice el paradigma de la irreversibilidad de enfermedades degenerativas del sistema nervioso.…

Nov 21, 2024 · 1 share · 1,132 followers View post →
Universo Recóndito
@UnvrsoRecondito · X

La lucidez terminal contradice el paradigma de la irreversibilidad de enfermedades degenerativas del sistema nervioso. Investigaciones estudiando la actividad cerebral durante la muerte muestran que los cerebros privados de oxígeno se vuelven más activos. https://t.co/DC0FNRe4kI

Nov 21, 2024 · 40 likes · 1 share · 143,467 followers View post →
Jaxter Hart
@jaxteryoung · X

Near Death Experience is another interesting topic. https://t.co/kxOKkuwlUS https://t.co/F1qG8uDQSv

May 12, 2024 · 238 followers View post →
yotsumex
@yotsumex · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest https://t.co/asNaC9XVlM

May 4, 2024 · 683 followers View post →
Caffeinated Sceptic
@Chonkubine · X

@Helenreflects https://t.co/ZZGDBkpEcv

Apr 6, 2024 · 249 followers View post →
Lirce Mirak
@LMirak · X

@Diego_FDM Es un trabajo científico llevado por 40 médicos con pacientes en muerte clínica

Mar 17, 2024 · 290 followers View post →
Noel ☀️
@IStoneAlone420 · X

Yes, in your face materialist and atheist. https://t.co/37Uzmtnu0J

Mar 8, 2024 · 865 followers View post →
thatbeeing
@thatbeeing · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest. Sam Parnia et al. July 07, 2023. DOI:https://t.co/Ivu9YdxGel https://t.co/xzNCvYuysF

Jan 27, 2024 · 1 like · 316 followers View post →
jolaine
@jolaine_pharma · X

RT @MARYau_MCU_PH: L'arrêt de perfusion cérébrale avant le décès induit une phase de suractivité d'onde gamma, onde retrouvé dans les proce…

Jan 23, 2024 · 1 share · 1,415 followers View post →
Azucena_J
@azujim · X

Parece ser que esto va a ser una revolución. https://t.co/et674pursY

Jan 21, 2024 · 695 followers View post →
ca7era
@ca7era · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest https://t.co/vk9b4IJkQX

Jan 21, 2024 · 1 like · 1,840 followers View post →
Robin Kanarek
@Rbennk · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest Cognitive activity and awareness during cardiac arrest (CA) are reported but ill understood. https://t.co/kQF2F4Go4O #CPR #resuscitation https://t.co/SOQ4h0IVKt

Jan 14, 2024 · 1 like · 6,233 followers View post →
Caffeinated Sceptic
@Chonkubine · X

@SpeedWatkins @FideEtDubia This study recent has investigated this to an awesome level. Results are (surprisingly

Jan 10, 2024 · 249 followers View post →
eric f. martinez
@efajeta · X

@FactsMatterPpl This is manifestly false. Theres plenty of studies into near death experiences that measure brain activity and people recall having experiences of the afterlife even *after* all brain activity ceases. https://t.co/019L5518vC

Dec 26, 2023 · 335 followers View post →
Islamic Parallels
@islamicparallel · X

Link to the study: https://t.co/mzMq6lGAUW https://t.co/y86E4GMeZI

Dec 18, 2023 · 3,313 followers View post →
MARY Aurélien
@MARYau_MCU_PH · X

L'arrêt de perfusion cérébrale avant le décès induit une phase de suractivité d'onde gamma, onde retrouvé dans les process de rappel mémoire. En faveur de cas de décès "lucide". https://t.co/F2FElRc85D https://t.co/SCbMg9nv2U

Dec 8, 2023 · 1 share · 1,442 followers View post →
Noisy Nanny.
@NannyNoisy · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/8XPKuxDPkd

Nov 26, 2023 · 398 followers View post →
Michel Blanc
@Blanc07Michel · X

RT @mr_sunshine: AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest https://t.co/sZ…

Nov 23, 2023 · 1 share · 1,663 followers View post →
Dr.Sith-O
@msaguilera · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/JkMEHlNEbp

Oct 7, 2023 · 628 followers View post →
Christoph Altheim
@ChAltheim · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/hFkbAeHYmj

Sep 25, 2023 · 80 followers View post →
LKS ASE
@LksAse · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/bnnnqk3m86

Sep 24, 2023 · 977 followers View post →
Carlos Slim
@CarlosSlim70723 · X

RT @MichaelMcInall6: AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscita…

Sep 22, 2023 · 1 share · 54 followers View post →
newgascooker@3モデルナ+2ファイザー
@newgascooker · X

RT @Science_Release: [原著論文&画像引用元] Sam Parnia, et al. "AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awaren…

Sep 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,879 followers View post →
KirimiSakana/切身魚
@Kirimisakana · X

RT @Science_Release: [原著論文&画像引用元] Sam Parnia, et al. "AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awaren…

Sep 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,104 followers View post →
とまはぼちぼち
@fusasippona1 · X

RT @Science_Release: [原著論文&画像引用元] Sam Parnia, et al. "AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awaren…

Sep 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,239 followers View post →
彩恵りり
@Science_Release · X

[原著論文&画像引用元] Sam Parnia, et al. "AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest". REsuscitation, 2023; 109903. DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109903 https://t.co/bK7ZXVFgME

Sep 22, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 44,699 followers View post →
Michael McInally
@MichaelMcInall6 · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/ND2v4FXG3W

Sep 22, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 54,270 followers View post →
Near-Death News
@neardeath · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest | https://t.co/5gLp0JKaIe

Sep 20, 2023 · 1 share · 5,454 followers View post →
Norio Nakatsuji
@norionakatsuji · X

元論文→ Reference: Parnia S, Keshavarz Shirazi T, Patel J, et al. AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109903 https://t.co/FEAPodknk8

Sep 18, 2023 · 15,707 followers View post →
UTSW Emergency Medicine
@UTSW_EM · X

Buzzworthy new paper coauthored by @EKulstad @UTSW_EM. Prospective, multisite study reveals surprising brain activity during #cardiacarrest coding, challenging common beliefs about neardeath experiences. https://t.co/f0gWQLc40d #emergencymedicine https://t.co/6CZUot8lb0

Sep 18, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,433 followers View post →
الدكتور كمال أيوب
@DRKAMALAYOUB · X

خلصت الدراسة الى ان الوعي والقدرة على الاحاطة بالاحداث المحيطة بالمريض اثناء توقف القلب قد يكون امراً ممكناً . https://t.co/D5ZG67DeUN

Sep 15, 2023 · 1 like · 23,803 followers View post →
noonalf
@noonalf · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 15, 2023 · 11 shares · 4,957 followers View post →
Gerard Hough
@GerardHough · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest https://t.co/Fcz8UQVd4F

Sep 15, 2023 · 1,744 followers View post →
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@mr_sunshine · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest https://t.co/sZiU6IY0uI

Sep 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,069 followers View post →
P123
@P1231032850 · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest - Resuscitation Bewusstsein während der Wiederbelebung – II: Eine multizentrische Studie zu Bewusstsein und Bewusstsein bei Herzstillstand https://t.co/QZSjKqI0sY

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Vahidjmz992
@vahidjmz992 · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 14, 2023 · 11 shares · 19 followers View post →
توشیرو
@whereismyip2020 · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 14, 2023 · 11 shares · 124 followers View post →
Brian Powell
@freeBrianPowell · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 14, 2023 · 11 shares · 188 followers View post →
_lamajor_
@_lamajor_ · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 14, 2023 · 11 shares · 447 followers View post →
iman
@imanfllh · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 14, 2023 · 11 shares · 262 followers View post →
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@Rinsectlover · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 14, 2023 · 11 shares · 834 followers View post →
Mohamadinia Ali
@MohamadiniaAli · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

Sep 14, 2023 · 11 shares · 6,265 followers View post →
KimPhilby
@KimPhylbi · X

RT @BlueJakk: این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیا…

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Blue Jack
@BlueJakk · X

این پژوهش جالب میگه بررسی افرادی که دچار ایست قلبی شدن (#مرگ کلینیکی) و بعد توسط احیا (CPR) برگردونده شدن، نشون میده که بعضیاشون حتی تا ۱ ساعت بعد از توقف #قلب و در حالی که هنوز برنگشته بودن، دارای سطحی از آگاهی، هوشیاری و حتی #خاطره از وضعیتشون بودن! https://t.co/Usy0vNF0rQ

Sep 14, 2023 · 341 likes · 11 shares · 46,811 followers View post →
Royal Papworth Hospital Library
@RoyalPapLib · X

#papworthauthors new publication: AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest. https://t.co/4jiIue3jwp #CardiacArrest @alainvuylsteke @royalpapworth @royalpapres

Jul 21, 2023 · 1,029 followers View post →
ATS BSHSR
@ATS_BSHSR · X

#AWAreness during #REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of #Consciousness and Awareness in #Cardiac #Arrest https://t.co/4Ghn60YPuA https://t.co/6yHXlWpnuX

Jul 12, 2023 · 1 like · 1,897 followers View post →
Thomas Shanahan (Dr.) MRCEM
@clifford0584 · X

RT @HawkmoonHEMS: AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest - Resuscitatio…

Jul 12, 2023 · 1 share · 6,071 followers View post →
Brian Burns
@HawkmoonHEMS · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest - Resuscitation https://t.co/jMv3FZb5FW

Jul 12, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,897 followers View post →
Nemo C. Mörck
@n_morck · X

RT @neardeath: AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest | https://t.co/33…

Jul 12, 2023 · 3 shares · 463 followers View post →
Craig Weiler
@Craigweiler · X

RT @neardeath: AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest | https://t.co/33…

Jul 11, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,581 followers View post →
Near-Death News
@neardeath · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest | https://t.co/336Cf2CpGu | #NDEs #afterlife #consciousness

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 5,454 followers View post →
LKS ASE
@LksAse · X

AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest Parnia, Sam et al.Resuscitation, Volume 0, Issue 0, 10 https://t.co/Z8DVJWQTr1

Jul 8, 2023 · 977 followers View post →
ウギス
@ugisu · X

Lucid Dying: Recalling Death Experiences "AWAreness during REsuscitation — II: A Multi-Center Study of Consciousness and Awareness in Cardiac Arrest" https://t.co/J1BmNMjb7c

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