Question 1

is a person conscious after decapitation occurs?

Accepted Answer

For a short time....: Once decapitation occurs, blood flow to the brain ceases.  At that time, oxygen supply to the brain ceases.  Under most circumstances, consciousness will continue for about 10-15 seconds then perception fades.  Since I have never been decapitated, i can't be more specific.  Further, there have never been randomized, prospective trials on the effects of decapitation.  Expert opinion will have to do.

Question 2

if there is 'decapitation', can someone be 'capitated'?

Accepted Answer

Is this a joke?: Decapitation means removal of the head.  That is generally called "dead".  The term "capitation" usually applies to the amounts of money or materials which are proposed to be expended for some project, and means the highest amount which will be utilized.  A man without a head walks into  a bar ..........

Question 3

what happens to your body immediately after decapitation?

Accepted Answer

You die: Decapitation severs the major blood vessels feeding the brain and the spinal cord where it exits the head. The heart may beat for a short period, with massive loss of blood occuring. When sufficient blood is lost, the organs shut down at varying rates. The kidney &amp; liver, for example, may remain viable for about 4 hours &amp; could theoretically be transplanted. Nerve tissue and heart will deteriorate

Question 4

should i put a decapitated finger in milk?

Accepted Answer

NO before leave 4-ER: Amputated part, such as a finger and one is seeking re attachment  briefly rinse ( for a second) the finger with cool water)place the finger in a moist clean gauze or paper towel do not soak the finger in the water. Place the wrapped finger in a plastic bag and seal it. Put the sealed  bag in another bag with  cold or ice water. Cover injury with clean moist bandage/hold .With light pressure.

Question 5

can decafinated tea clean out thc from your system?

Accepted Answer

Tea/THC: No, not likely.

Question 6

could i still control facial muscles when decapitated?

Accepted Answer

Facial muscles: The facial muscles are innervated by cranial nerves that eminate from the brain and control the movements. Although these nerves may remain intact after decapitation, without a blood supply, the brain cannot function.

Question 7

what are your thoughts on decafinated green tea? still beneficial? many thanks.

Accepted Answer

Very beneficial: Green tea has many health benefits and those benefits are not related to the caffeine but to polyphenols like egcg. Removing caffeine does not reduce these benefits and allows you to drink more green tea without the adverse effects of too much caffeine. See http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/green-tea for a good review of the many benefits of green tea.

Question 8

if i drink diet coke or decafinated coke when i have braces will it ruin my teeth, even if it is flat?

Accepted Answer

Probably YES: No matter it is non-diet or diet drink; drinking the arbonated drink will produce a temporary acidic exposure in the mouth. Especially if your own body can not produce enough buffering agent to reverse the prolonged acidic condition. To avoid and minimize this side effect, a chewing gum or drinking a cup of water after soda is recommended.

Question 9

thumb pain after luna bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

possibly referred: The lunate bone is not far from the base of the thumb, and so it is possible that your pain is a referred pain from the lunate fracture.  Another possibility is that in addition to the lunate fracture, you have also sustained a bone or ligamentous injury to the thumb itself.  Thank you.

Question 10

is tendon snapping common after  bone breaks?

Accepted Answer

Don't swallow bones.: Bones are not easily digestible, but the real risk of swallowing fish bones is that they may pierce the esophagus  and become stuck. It is the small bones that pose the greatest risk. It is best to remove bones before eating or to be extremely careful. If a bone sticks in your throat go to the er for evaluation.

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If i drink diet coke or decafinated coke when i have braces will it ruin my teeth, even if it is flat?

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