Resuscitation-induced consciousness: clinical, philosophical, ethical, and legal aspects.
Resusc Plus September 29, 2025 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2025.101117 via PubMed Central
Summary
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can sometimes lead to a state of consciousness in patients who appear to be unconscious or near death. This phenomenon raises complex questions about the nature of consciousness, the definition of death, and the ethical and legal obligations of medical professionals. The article examines these clinical, philosophical, ethical, and legal dimensions, exploring how such episodes challenge traditional understandings of life and death and highlighting the need for updated guidelines and policies.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Resuscitation-induced consciousness presents clinical, philosophical, ethical, and legal challenges that require reevaluation of standard practices and definitions. |
Abstract
Resuscitation-induced consciousness: clinical, philosophical, ethical, and legal aspects.