4 in 10 Patients Recall Hidden Consciousness After Near-Death Experiences, Study Finds

Patients' brain waves, along with recollections of their lives, could finally explain what we've typically called "near-death experiences," (NDEs) scientists say in new research.

Using an experiment design they began developing in 2015—five years before the final, full version of the study was finally completed—the scientists rigged up people who experienced cardiac arrest. This carefully performed study is part of an area of medicine and research focused on resuscitation, using methods like CPR and defibrillation. And due to the sensitive nature of trying to study people who are experiencing cardiac arrest, something that only about 10 percent of patients survive, this kind of work has a ton of value for people who are interested in near-death experiences and other edge cases of brain activity.

The study, published earlier this year in the peer-reviewed journal Resuscitation, involved a combined 25 hospitals with affiliations in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Bulgaria, and England. For their research experiment, participating personnel at all 25 hospitals had setups of tablet computers and headphones at the ready. If a patient in the hospital experienced cardiac arrest, the research staff fitted them with the tablet and headphones.

Each tablet showed patients one of ten randomized images, while the headphones played one of three words: apple, banana, or pear. This rig was mounted above each patient, out of the way of medical personnel trying to resuscitate them with CPR. Patients were also fitted for electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity, and had their brain oxygen monitored.

View in Browser  SHOP EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBE 4 in 10 Patients Recall Hidden Consciousness After Near-Death Experiences, Study Finds 4 in 10 Patients Recall Hidden Consciousness After Near-Death Experiences, Study Finds Patients' brain waves, along with recollections of their lives, could finally explain what we've typically called "near-death experiences," (NDEs) scientists say in new research. Using an experiment design they began developing in 2015—five years before the final, full version of the study was finally completed—the scientists rigged up people who experienced cardiac arrest. This carefully performed study is part of an area of medicine and research focused on resuscitation, using methods like CPR and defibrillation. And due to the sensitive nature of trying to study people who are experiencing cardiac arrest, something that only about 10 percent of patients survive, this kind of work has a ton of value for people who are interested in near-death experiences and other edge cases of brain activity. The study, published earlier this year in the peer-reviewed journal Resuscitation, involved a combined 25 hospitals with affiliations in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Bulgaria, and England. For their research experiment, participating personnel at all 25 hospitals had setups of tablet computers and headphones at the ready. If a patient in the hospital experienced cardiac arrest, the research staff fitted them with the tablet and headphones. Each tablet showed patients one of ten randomized images, while the headphones played one of three words: apple, banana, or pear. This rig was mounted above each patient, out of the way of medical personnel trying to resuscitate them with CPR. Patients were also fitted for electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity, and had their brain oxygen monitored. Patients' brain waves, along with recollections of their lives, could finally explain what we've typically called "near-death experiences," (NDEs) scientists say in new research. Using an experiment design they began developing in 2015—five years before the final, full version of the study was finally completed—the scientists rigged up people who experienced cardiac arrest. This carefully performed study is part of an area of medicine and research focused on resuscitation, using methods like CPR and defibrillation. And due to the sensitive nature of trying to study people who are experiencing cardiac arrest, something that only about 10 percent of patients survive, this kind of work has a ton of value for people who are interested in near-death experiences and other edge cases of brain activity. The study, published earlier this year in the peer-reviewed journal Resuscitation, involved a combined 25 hospitals with affiliations in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Bulgaria, and England. For their research experiment, participating personnel at all 25 hospitals had setups of tablet computers and headphones at the ready. If a patient in the hospital experienced cardiac arrest, the research staff fitted them with the tablet and headphones. Each tablet showed patients one of ten randomized images, while the headphones played one of three words: apple, banana, or pear. This rig was mounted above each patient, out of the way of medical personnel trying to resuscitate them with CPR. Patients were also fitted for electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity, and had their brain oxygen monitored. Read More Read More A Secret Factor Accelerates Aging, Scientists Say. The Clue Could Help Us Conquer Death. New research unveils a hidden element that speeds up the biological clock—and its implications for longevity. Read More What 9 Months on a Cruise Ship Can Do to Your Body and Mind, According to the Experts Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise is underway. It might not all be smooth sailing. Read More The 35 Most Fascinating Days in History From ancient milestones to modern marvels, some moments of ingenuity are remarkably intertwined through time. Read More A Treasure Hunter Found King Tut's Tomb—and Accidentally Cursed His Friends to Death Why did the greatest archaeological discovery ever lead to a string of inexplicable tragedies? Science explains the mummy's deadly legacy. Read More Astronomers Caught Dark Matter in the Cosmic Web, Revealing an Unseen Universe We finally got a glimpse at the galactic glue holding everything together. Read More Need Assistance? Contact Us. Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Popular Mechanics is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779