When people drown...

Skull

Skull

Skull

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Why is it that we don't pick them up and hold them upside down, shaking/squeezing a bit, so the water just runs out of their lungs?
 
One reason would be that the throat can close up to try and stop the water coming in but at the same time stopping oxygen from entering the lungs so it wouldnt be of any help
 
the water not only enters the lungs but will enter the blood stream either diluting it or thickening it depending on whether it's salt or fresh water
 
How easy do you think it would be to pick up a grown adult, for example, as a dead weight and get them into a position to do that?
 
Mat said:
How easy do you think it would be to pick up a grown adult, for example, as a dead weight and get them into a position to do that?
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I don't think thats really the question here... personally I could relatively easily lift and turn someone weighing 70-80kg (your average adult) and possibly at a struggle and a bit of adrenaline manage upto 100kg, the question is what affect that would have.
 
Rroff said:
I don't think thats really the question here... personally I could relatively easily lift and turn someone weighing 70-80kg (your average adult) and possibly at a struggle and a bit of adrenaline manage upto 100kg, the question is what affect that would have.
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It's definitely a factor though. The vast majority of people wouldn't be able to do that plus when someone is a complete dead weight, moving them around is a tough challenge.
 
Skull said:
Why is it that we don't pick them up and hold them upside down, shaking/squeezing a bit, so the water just runs out of their lungs?
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Hang upside down and tell me if the contents of your stomach fall out. Besides, even if you could open a clear passage it's as much to do with how your lungs react to water getting into them.
 
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