Hollywood filmmakers rarely notice that their films are a source of knowledge for a large group of people even if they are superficial, and films contribute to the dissemination of a set of information related to many topics, including medicine, but some of this information may threaten a person's life.
In his report, published by the Russian "FBRE" website, Andrei Igorov reviewed a collection of false and inaccurate information or superstitions related to the human body that spread through the world of cinema.
Shouting when drowning
Scenes of drowning in movies show people waving their hands as an attempt to save themselves from drowning and asking for help before it is too late, but the matter is different, as the person who is about to drown cannot send any signal to others or screaming, and because rescuers realize this matter often do not pay attention To the screams of children.
Rescuers can know who is at risk of drowning even without sending signals that suggest this, given that they are specially trained to monitor sunken people through secondary signs.
For example, in the event of drowning, the person stands without movement under the water for 20 seconds, and in addition to this people usually develop a panic attack during drowning, and even if they screamed no one would hear them because they are under the water.
Myths about the human mind
The films "Lucy" (2014) and "Without Borders" (2011) published a misconception based on humans using a small amount of their brain, not exceeding 10%, while scientific studies conducted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences confirm that this myth is incorrect, and that most people They use their brain completely throughout the day except for those with neurological diseases.
Poison absorption
Some Hollywood films, such as "Snakes in a Plane" (2006), promoted a wrong idea that absorbs the heroes of the movie Snake Poison after being bitten as a way to get rid of toxins, while ambulance doctors warn of such behavior, stressing that the poison is spreading so quickly that it cannot be absorbed, Instead, it is advised to call the ambulance as soon as possible to receive the necessary first aid.
Nose bleeding
In the popular series "Friends" it appeared that tilting the head back is one of the things to do in the event of a nosebleed, but this step does not really help stop the flow of blood, on the contrary it can produce adverse results.
On the other hand, doctors confirm that tilting the head forward helps to stop bleeding, and otherwise could lead to blood entering the throat and suffocation.
Defibrillator stimulates the heart
Thanks to the defibrillator device, Hollywood filmmakers have succeeded in reviving many of the heroes of their cinematography, but the reality is different from what the cinema depicts, which shows how the defibrillator brings life to the hero whose heart stopped.
In fact, the device can increase weak heartbeat, but it is forbidden to use it when the heart stops completely, and in the event that the pulse stops, doctors usually resort to the use of special medications or ventilation, especially since the use of defibrillator in this situation exacerbates the risk.