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Sabom, Michael B. "The Acute Dying Experience." Journal of Near-Death Studies, Vietnam Veteran Case, 26(3), Spring 2008, pp. 200-201
Journal of Near-Death Studies Vol. 26(3) Spring 2008
2008
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A Vietnam veteran suffered catastrophic battlefield injuries from an explosion, resulting in traumatic amputation of his right arm at the shoulder, amputation of both legs, and bilateral perforation of eardrums. Military medical records documented he arrived at the evacuation hospital in shock with no blood pressure. During the explosion, he experienced time slowing to super slow motion and found himself floating through the air, looking down and seeing the battle continuing below. After landing, he sat up and clearly saw his right arm gone, right leg gone, and left leg laying off to the side before falling back. He then experienced leaving his body and perceived himself laying on the battlefield with three limbs missing. He recognized it was himself and felt at total peace, with no sympathy or sorrow about his condition. He experienced no pain at the moment of injury or while observing his severely injured body from outside. The experience included progression through three stages he had heard about dying: loss of sight, loss of feeling/pressure, and total relaxation.
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Massive traumatic injuries with medical documentation of shock and no blood pressure
Specific observation of traumatic amputations from outside perspective
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Military medical records cited
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