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We can survive underwater only for as long as we can make one breath of air last. But the way our bodies respond can dramatically alter how long it is possible to make that one breath last. In this program, doctor of extreme medicine Kevin Fong explores ways to survive underwater as he escapes from...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lachmann, Michael, 1946- (Director, Producer), Fong, Kevin (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), 2012.
Series:VAST: academic video online
Subjects:
Biology.
Human anatomy.
Human physiology.
Biologie.
Anatomie humaine.
Physiologie humaine.
Biology
Human anatomy
Human physiology
documentary film.
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:We can survive underwater only for as long as we can make one breath of air last. But the way our bodies respond can dramatically alter how long it is possible to make that one breath last. In this program, doctor of extreme medicine Kevin Fong explores ways to survive underwater as he escapes from a sinking helicopter, walks through a tank of sharks wearing an antique diving suit, and intentionally gives himself nitrogen narcosis.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Nov. 21, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (52 min.).
Playing Time:00:51:26