The water in coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma in emergencies. This means that coconuts can be used to intravenously rehydrate a person under extreme circumstances. It's the coconut water, not the milk (which is made from grated coconut meat), that's used. Coconut water has ideal pH levels and it's usually sterile.
Apparently when IV supplies ran low, soldiers from both sides in the Vietnam War would gather coconuts when expecting a big battle.
So there you have it. Assuming you are in an area with coconuts, have the equipment to intravenously administer the coconut water and are not in the least bit squeamish about sticking a needle into someone's vein, then your companions won't perish should they be unable to drink.
Just pray you don't end up on this island or there really is no hope for you. That's right; it's another B-Movie poster.
Great information, mate! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNo problem. Glad my useless facts can be of use to someone coz they're wasted on my boyfriend :D
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the lookout for zombie coconuts! You never know when they might attack!
ReplyDeleteMakes me glad I don't live in a tropical climate where they grow!
Oh lord, cannibal coconuts!!!! Love your movie posters, Becky!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! so because Padma Lakshimi drinks it like its her job, is that why she looks so good? Because she has double plasma than me? fml.
ReplyDelete@WorkingDan: Sleep with one eye open Dan. They're everywhere, even here in England! :)
ReplyDelete@Mark S: Thanks, I'm running out of ideas for them now so there may not be anymore :(
@Sarah: That must be her secret Sarah. We should set up a business selling miracle 'stay young' juice at £69.95 ($109) a litre. We'll be millionaires!