Study of Episodes of Disconnected and Connected Consciousness in Emergency Patients in the Resuscitation Room

What this Trial Is About

This research investigates the occurrence of episodes where patients experience disconnected consciousness, such as near-death experiences, and episodes of connected consciousness. It focuses on patients admitted to the resuscitation room who survive a critical condition and meet at least one of these criteria during their stay deep sedation, intubation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 not caused by drugs. The study also looks into potential neurological and physiological markers, biomarkers, and cognitive factors like dissociative tendencies that might influence these episodes. The study observes patients during their stay in the resuscitation room without testing any specific treatments. Unexpected visual and auditory stimuli are presented to patients, and memory is assessed, including for those who do not meet the main criteria. Fifteen healthy participants will also test the stimuli. Additionally, some dying patients have their neurological and physiological parameters studied. Participants will be monitored for up to 21 days during their stay for episodes of connected or disconnected consciousness. Follow-up assessments include memory evaluation at one month and quality of life and post-traumatic stress disorder evaluations at six months. The study aims to understand the short- and long-term effects on patients memory, anxiety, and attitudes toward care after critical illness and resuscitation.

Incidence of Episodes of (Dis)Connected Consciousness Among Emergency Patients Admitted in the Resuscitation Room