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Potency of hypoxia in near-death experiences

Nursing Standard September 28, 1994 DOI: 10.7748/ns.9.1.12.s35 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Commentary Peer reviewed
Topics Near-death experience
Key points Argues that near-death experiences might represent an agonal limbic syndrome rather than a glimpse into the afterlife. The text states that while the existence of such experiences is no longer debatable, their origin remains controversial, with physiological, psychological, and transcendental explanations all having been suggested.

Abstract

'Near death experiences' might represent an agonal limbic syndrome rather than a glimpse into the afterlife, according to German researchers. While the existence of such experiences is no longer debatable, their origin is still a matter of controversy. Physiological, psychological and transcendental explanations have all been suggested.