RALFFERS 0 #1 February 19, 2008 Not to sound morbid or anything, but has anyone ever thought about this from a scientific perspective? Personally, I'm somewhat fascinated by it. I mean, yes it SUCKS that we have to go through it and part with our friends, family or loved ones - but that's a different aspect of it. I'm just talking about the physical processes that occur to the body. I used to be afraid of having to 1 day deal with this, but that's no longer the case just thought I'd share. Ciao...Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #3 February 19, 2008 Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Kubler Ross, right? I read her book in high school psycology. was a good read.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #4 February 19, 2008 Cut an apple in half and watch what happens. 'purdy much the same with our bodies. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #5 February 19, 2008 The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out...My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #6 February 19, 2008 QuoteThe worms crawl in, the worms crawl out... http://www.deathonline.net/decomposition/index.htmBe yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #7 February 19, 2008 Nice sunflowers....... Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #8 February 19, 2008 That would be the process of decomposition. That's something in of itself, that sometimes has odd characteristics. I.E. most bodies decompose, as they naturally should - while very few (but it has happened) remain in ideal, or near ideal condition after years of being berried. "by process of death" I was thinking more along the lines of the bodies shutdown process and how we experience in our last moments. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #9 February 19, 2008 Go rent "All That Jazz." It will all be clear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #10 February 19, 2008 Quote Nice sunflowers....... Thank you. Edited to add: Gotta hide the large udders ya know. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wojoe 0 #11 February 19, 2008 GOOOD MOVIE!!! It has a very candid way of looking at your demise... I love the way it does flashbacks on your (the character's) life to explain why you are where you are at that moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,517 #12 February 19, 2008 I've been with a couple of people when they died (at home, old, etc). There is a process, and it's a powerful moment. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshatzkin 0 #13 February 19, 2008 I watched a special on Nat Geo a couple of weeks ago about the human body. Apparently our hearing is the last thing to go at death. And the last pulse of our brain shuts down 37 hours AFTER death. So our brain is still sending pulses for some time. Interesting...and a little creepy.Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #14 February 19, 2008 www.hospice.org They have an educational booklet for caregivers that may contain what you're looking for. It can be found in the resources section."Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #15 February 19, 2008 Welcome to the Hotel California... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #16 February 19, 2008 Quote Welcome to the Hotel California... I love that song! Really like the band as well. But, is it just me, or is that song about hell? Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #17 February 19, 2008 QuoteWelcome to the Hotel California... lol... that's an interesting interpretation. You can leave any time you like, just climb Jacob's Ladder over here... -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #18 February 19, 2008 fitting for you with your avatar ya I have thought about it, it is facinating, ...but I think most those in the medical field have thought about it at some point. I also agree with sherm, good read on that book. (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #19 February 19, 2008 Quote Quote Welcome to the Hotel California... lol... that's an interesting interpretation. You can leave any time you like, just climb Jacob's Ladder over here... No...You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caspar 0 #20 February 19, 2008 in terms of physical processes, i read that because of advancing medicine and technology the definition of death has to be constantly updated. to answer your question of the process my first thought is to first define what death is and then look at the processes involved. as far as i know the current definition is: "the cessation of electrical activity in the brain" i hope that helps with the answer you are looking for."When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #21 February 19, 2008 "the cessation of electrical activity in the brain" Quote If that were truly the case, I know a lotta blonds walking this rock, that 'should' be pushin' up daisies! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #22 February 19, 2008 Quote "the cessation of electrical activity in the brain" Quote If that were truly the case, I know a lotta blonds walking this rock, that 'should' be pushin' up daisies! Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #23 February 19, 2008 BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #24 February 19, 2008 Unfortunatly the only deaths I have seen were largely due to Nursing Home incompetance. One was due to a Coumadin overdose. In which both my partner and I had trouble detemining the patients lifelessness until we tried to move the patient. Another would have been that the NH didn't call 911 untill the patient had been choking for 3 hours. Needless to say that was a job where CPR was preformed with the usual effects. I have seen people close to death more times than I can count. To some it may be a moving experiance, however to me I have become desensitised to it. In a traumatic experiance the body dies trying to preserve the brain as much as it can. Diverting bloodflow, and increasing respirations. It does this for as long as it can, and then finnally quits. I do sometimes find myself wondering does the person who is dieing know he is about to die. In a medical or "Natural" death the process is a lot slower. I am still unsure what shuts down first the brain or the body. A patients heart rate will generally slow down gradually, and their respirations will slow and become irreagular. It becomes what they call Cheyne-Stokes respirations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheyne-Stokes_respiration Eventually all respirations will cease as will the heart rate. Which one ceases first largely depends on the patient. Note the above post is just based on my own personal observations. I am not a doctor, nor am I a leading authority in m field, so take it with a grain of salt.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #25 February 21, 2008 Hey Ralf, I'm late coming to the conversation. I assume death happens in so many different ways. I don't think there is a single process. With that said, I had an experience in the ER where I was literally dying. I was either overdosed on morphine or had a reaction between meds. Technically what was happening to me (and it was fairly quick) was my respiration began to shut down. My oxygen level was dropping along with my pulse and blood pressure. I did not know I was in the process of dying. What I experienced was first faint, then a very weird sensation throughout my body particularly in my chest. I was becoming weak very quickly. My breathing became extremely shallow. I was trying to talk, but I could barely get 1 word out and the nurse had to put her ear to my mouth to hear it. They asked me to make a fist and I tried so hard and after a while the best I could do was slightly curl some fingers inward. I was frightened, but at no time did I know I was in trouble. Fortunately, being in the ER they were able to reverse the process very quickly. I was told later by my cousin who is a doctor that in my situation, if untreated I would have lapsed into unconsciousness and possibly coma. From there who knows. Anyway, it all sounds a lot more dramatic than it actually turned out to be. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
