Fan in San Diego Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Amazing! Being dead 2 hours, then breathing again is a mystery. I wonder if bodies ever started breathing after being buried? Surely they would eventually die again from lack of oxygen, but it makes you wonder. 220523[/snapback] In the old days, people were buried with a bell on the grave marker with the string leading into the coffin just in case they came back to life (mis-diagnosed). So the buried person can ring the bell to let everyone know they are alive. So it used to happen in the old days. But that was because of poor medical knowledge and tools. I guess the modern equivilent would be to be buried with a cell phone in the coffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 so did he continue to breathe? or was it just one shallow breath, the story doesn't say whether or not he is an ex. 220547[/snapback] The article stated he is now in critical condition at Duke Medical Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I guess the modern equivilent would be to be buried with a cell phone in the coffin. 220548[/snapback] With my luck, I wouldn't get an F-n' signal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 With my luck, I wouldn't get an F-n' signal! 220777[/snapback] can ya hear me now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 In the old days, people were buried with a bell on the grave marker with the string leading into the coffin just in case they came back to life (mis-diagnosed). So the buried person can ring the bell to let everyone know they are alive. So it used to happen in the old days. But that was because of poor medical knowledge and tools. I guess the modern equivilent would be to be buried with a cell phone in the coffin. 220548[/snapback] Actually, that's less because of the fear of misdiagnosis, and more because of the popularity of Poe's "Premature Burial". Kind of like how the beach became less popular when Jaws hit the theater... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Actually, that's less because of the fear of misdiagnosis, and more because of the popularity of Poe's "Premature Burial". Kind of like how the beach became less popular when Jaws hit the theater... 220858[/snapback] Never came across that one. Thanks, Tom...despite what others say, you're OK. Insert insulting retort HERE________. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I didn't realize "patient is alive" vs "patient is dead" was subjective nowadays... 220427[/snapback] Believe it or not...it always has been to some degree. "Not breathing" or "no heartbeat" is pretty subjective if you're an EMT in the field with little in the way of sophisticated equipment to help, as there IS a difference between "no discernable pulse" and "no heartbeat registering on the EKG". And from the story...it seems this guy was declared dead at the scene or on arrival, not in the ER hooked up to the bells and whistles. I'm sure, when you achieve your life's goal of marooning yourself on the couch in your undies, covered in Cheetos, with the voice-activated laptop in front of you and watching The Apprentice with a slack-jawed blank look...the first time someone walks in and exclaims "Steve, are you alive?!?!?!" you'll start to understand the subjectivity of the judgement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Believe it or not...it always has been to some degree. "Not breathing" or "no heartbeat" is pretty subjective if you're an EMT in the field with little in the way of sophisticated equipment to help, as there IS a difference between "no discernable pulse" and "no heartbeat registering on the EKG". And from the story...it seems this guy was declared dead at the scene or on arrival, not in the ER hooked up to the bells and whistles. I'm sure, when you achieve your life's goal of marooning yourself on the couch in your undies, covered in Cheetos, with the voice-activated laptop in front of you and watching The Apprentice with a slack-jawed blank look...the first time someone walks in and exclaims "Steve, are you alive?!?!?!" you'll start to understand the subjectivity of the judgement... 220862[/snapback] hey :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: ... i don't like cheetos. My goal is to be able to afford a lifetime supply of beef jerky (that stuff is expensive!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I'm sure, when you achieve your life's goal of marooning yourself on the couch in your undies, covered in Cheetos, with the voice-activated laptop in front of you and watching The Apprentice with a slack-jawed blank look...the first time someone walks in and exclaims "Steve, are you alive?!?!?!" you'll start to understand the subjectivity of the judgement... 220862[/snapback] Thanks for that mental image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 hey :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: ... i don't like cheetos. My goal is to be able to afford a lifetime supply of beef jerky (that stuff is expensive!) 220868[/snapback] So make your own, nitwit. Lean beef, sliced thin, coat in spices and dry in the oven for 2-3 days on "warm". Or maybe that's the recipe for biltong. Not much difference, really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 Rod Serling had a "Twilight Zone" episode where a fellow was put on a slab in a mortuary, but he was alive. His mind raced about what to do, and finally he was able to slightly move his pinkie finger. The next day, an attendent opened the drawer, put him on a gurney, and then tucked his arms underneath his body so they wouldn't flop down. The last scene was his face with a tear rolling down his cheek. 220539[/snapback] A similar one was that a prison inmate would sneak into a coffin and be buried, then dug up by a friend so he could escape. All goes to plan until he flicks open a lighter and realizes the dead body he's trapped with is the friend that was supposed to dig him out. Ends with him screaming and the lighter going out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Never came across that one. Thanks, Tom...despite what others say, you're OK. Insert insulting retort HERE________. 220861[/snapback] I was going to say "No, I'm not. I'm still an !@#$." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundy249 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Amazing! Being dead 2 hours, then breathing again is a mystery. I wonder if bodies ever started breathing after being buried? Surely they would eventually die again from lack of oxygen, but it makes you wonder. 220523[/snapback] Nowadays that would be impossible. They drain your Blood and remove internal organs after death. Breathing would be an awesome trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffy bill Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 i just found out hes dating that hot chick from "the recruit". now i want to bash his face in even more. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: 220511[/snapback] Check out this pic: Keith Richard's lovechild maybe?Keith Richard's Love Child? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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