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<p>Near-death experiences (NDEs) occur in up to 58–64% of children following cardiac arrest or deep coma. Four decades of pediatric research document a&#xa0;consistent picture: children in life-threatening situations undergo structured, cross-culturally stable conscious experiences with lasting psychological consequences. Five core elements recur in all documented cases: out-of-body experience, tunnel, light, encounters with deceased persons, and the decision to return. The invariant emotional quality is peacefulness—not one documented child described fear, pain, or suffering as part of the near-death experience itself. The complete absence of depersonalization is the key differential marker distinguishing pediatric NDEs from drug-induced dissociative states. This article systematically compares phenomenology in children and adults and derives clinical recommendations for aftercare, family support, and support for children who witness family mystical experiences.</p>

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Was sterbende Kinder erleben – was medizinisches Personal und Angehörige wissen müssen

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    2026年7月31日

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  • Lucas Pawlik

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Near-death experiences (NDEs) occur in up to 58–64% of children following cardiac arrest or deep coma. Four decades of pediatric research document a consistent picture: children in life-threatening situations undergo structured, cross-culturally stable conscious experiences with lasting psychological consequences. Five core elements recur in all documented cases: out-of-body experience, tunnel, light, encounters with deceased persons, and the decision to return. The invariant emotional quality is peacefulness—not one documented child described fear, pain, or suffering as part of the near-death experience itself. The complete absence of depersonalization is the key differential marker distinguishing pediatric NDEs from drug-induced dissociative states. This article systematically compares phenomenology in children and adults and derives clinical recommendations for aftercare, family support, and support for children who witness family mystical experiences.