The Abyss Drowning Scene

An amazing scene from Cameron's 80s movie The Abyss. I can't help but choke up every time I see it. Also there is something strangely erotic about a dead woman being slapped around.
radxsays...

Isn't it * nsfw on the western side of the Atlantic?

I use my flatmate as a reference. Everytime he yells "freeze!" at the screen when a movie is on, it's most likely not safe for work in some countries. And I clearly remember him yelling at the screen during this scene.

demon_ixsays...

>> ^charliem:
Crazy realistic.
The looks that is, not the medical aspect of it. You dont breathe for that long, your cactus.


Actually, quite recently, a NYC man survived 45 minutes with his heart stopped, and suffered no brain damage whatsoever. Apparently the doctors kept his body cold while they were attempting to revive him, and assuming the water in the movie is quite cold, I would say the scene is a lot less ridiculous than you think

NordlichReitersays...

Proper procedure for CPR.



* Untrained. If you're not trained in CPR, then provide hands-only CPR. That means uninterrupted chest presses of about two per second until paramedics arrive (described in more detail below). You don't need to try rescue breathing.
* Trained, and ready to go. If you're well trained, and confident in your ability, then you can opt for one of two approaches: 1. Alternate between 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths, or 2. Just do chest compressions. (Details described below.)
* Trained, but rusty. If you've previously received CPR training, but you're not confident in your abilities, then it's fine to do just chest compressions.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-cpr/FA00061

Remember stay calm, breath normally, and use the whole body for compressions. Using the arms will only cause fatigue.

Don't stop CPR unless the patient is moving or Medical Professionals have arrived on scene.

gwiz665says...

Proper procedure for CPR

*Chuck Norris. Bicycle Kick to the chest. Clean remains with mop.
*MacGyver. Construct an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine using a piece of toast, some metal wires, and a rubber hammer. **Bonus points: Build sentient robots of the same materials.
*Keira Knightly. Show your boobs.
*William Shatner. Talk about yourself until the patient walks off in disgust.
*Rosie O'Donnel. See: 'Keira Knightly' and 'William Shatner' combined.

If you are none of these people, the best thing to do is to panic and run around with your arms flailing wildly.

spoco2says...

a) Absolutely people can be resuscitated from that long of not breathing and be OK, especially when they've been that cold, so stop being a typical internet 'That wouldn't work in real life' dick. It can and has in the past.
b) Brilliant movie. Love it.
c) The scene with the rat breathing fluid.... real. Amazing stuff. They've used the same technique for premature babies and children with lung problems. Of course, they've also done it on an adult scientist and almost killed him.

The film, and how it was made is truly amazing, and demonstrates the visionary that Cameron is. He doesn't do things by half that man.

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