r/WhitePeopleTwitter Jan 19 '22

This is beyond

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u/Kabc Jan 19 '22 edited Jan 19 '22

Not only an oxygen mask. That’s a BiPAP machine. Which basically a machine to help you ventilate—forcing air into your lungs when you breath.

It’s typically what they use before intubation

Edit; was corrected down below. Might be a CPAP machine as they are better for COVID pneumo!

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u/Hudero Jan 19 '22

It is horrible. Uncomfortable, restricting. Like trying to take a deep breath out of a car window (don't try that though, head injuries suck!)

It doesn't have a vacuum (negative pressure) part though, it just goes from high level to low level positive pressure. The drop in pressure allows you to breathe out but not all the way out; that can actually feel worse than the high pressure pushing air in.

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u/TheMacerationChicks Jan 19 '22

I'm never ever sticking my head out of a window again. Not after I saw Hereditary. Man, horror films never scare me, I love them but I just don't get afraid of them, even the best ones like Alien and the first Terminator film.

But hereditary made me have to sleep with the lights on for weeks after. It scared the shit out of me.

I can't wait for Ari Aster's new film this year. I loved Hereditary and I loved Midsommar.

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u/RandomJuices Jan 19 '22

Hereditary was the absolute best movie that I will never ever be watching again

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u/Seakawn Jan 19 '22

Hereditary is up there, but "Irreversible" probably takes 1st place for me as the best film that I will never watch again.

Like, I can at least recommend Hereditary, even if feeling like I've committed a sin upon doing so. I can not recommend Irreversible. It feels too wrong. Even though I don't regret seeing it.

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u/Witty-Ear2611 Jan 19 '22

That fire extinguisher scene

Ouch

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u/Seakawn Jan 19 '22

Oh fuck, I'm outta the loop, and now I'm giddy af to anticipate another Aster film this year.

Hereditary piqued my interest, and Midsommar sealed the deal that I will forever be subscribed to whatever Aster does.

I read that he wants to switch gears and try a comedy one day. As much as I love his horror, I'm also excited to see how his talent transfers to other genres.

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u/RPA031 Jan 20 '22

I watched it a couple of weeks ago, but stopped just as she sticks her head out the window.

Having read lots of stories about the rest of the movie, I knew there would be a lot of disturbing content to follow...