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Lazarus Phenomenon

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Lazarus Phenomenon
A condition defined as the spontaneous return of circulation after attempts to resuscitate fail. There have been only 38 cases documented in the medical literature worldwide
Symptoms linked to prolonged cerebral anoxia of temporal lobes include anxiety, depression, insomnia, nightmares. Other, unexplained sensory phenomena include the classic 'moving through a tunnel', 'seeing a light', 'feeling outside one's body', etc.


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The Lazarus Phenomenon, which is one I'm quite used to, refers to an event at which a person spontaneously returns to life after resuscitation has been given up.
The Lazarus Phenomenon - which is one I'm quite used to - refers to an event at which a person spontaneously returns to life after resuscitation has been given up.
Hefailed to realise Mr Parry, a former builder, was experiencing a rare medical event called the Lazarus phenomenon.
 
 
 
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