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Sam Parnia

b. 2000

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About Sam Parnia

Born 2000. Sam Parnia is an American physician, known for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Near-death experiences.

Sam Parnia is a British intensive care physician, medical researcher and writer, described in sources as an associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and a director of research into cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He later studied at the University of Southampton, working as a clinical research fellow and obtaining a PhD in cell biology in 2007.

After completing fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine in New York City, he joined the faculty at Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Since 2015, sources describe him as directing resuscitation research within pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center.

In August 2024, he published Lucid Dying.

Research Parnia has been involved in research on resuscitation after cardiac arrest, including approaches to post-arrest care such as targeted temperature management and monitoring of brain oxygenation in critical care settings.

He has also been associated with research and commentary on reports of near-death experiences in cardiac arrest survivors, including the AWARE study, a prospective study published in Resuscitation in 2014.

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Important facts

Born
2000, London
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Near-death experiences
Education
University of Southampton, King's College London School of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, University of London
Employers
Stony Brook University School of Medicine

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People whose lives overlapped Sam Parnia's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Parnia?

Medical Doctor

When was Sam Parnia born?

Sam Parnia was born in 2000 in London.

What is Sam Parnia's occupation?

Sam Parnia is a physician.

What is Sam Parnia known for?

Sam Parnia is known for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Near-death experiences.

What nationality is Sam Parnia?

Sam Parnia is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sam Parnia

· Wikidata: Q84039

· DBpedia: Sam Parnia

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