# how does nitrogen gas execution work

Jews must speak out against Alabama's planned nitrogen gas executions » A lawyer-turned-death penalty abolitionist and a Jewish cantor join forces. Montgomeryadvertiser.com

Nitrogen gas produces less behavioural and neurophysiological excitation than carbon dioxide in mice undergoing euthanasia » Carbon dioxide (CO[2] ) is one of the most commonly used gas euthanasia agents in mice, despite reports of aversion and nociception. Inert gases such as nitrogen (N[2] ) may be a viable alternative to carbon dioxide. Here we compared behavioural and electrophysiological… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

New Execution Method Touted as More 'Humane,' but Evidence Is Lacking » A legal battle over nitrogen hypoxia, a new potential method of execution, raises ethical questions Scientificamerican.com

This Is What Could Happen in the 1st Nitrogen Execution in the U.S. » Vomiting. Seizures. Stroke. Ahead of Alabama's planned execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, a doctor discusses the latest death penalty experiment. Themarshallproject.org

Nitrogen Narcosis In Diving » Nitrogen narcosis is a change in consciousness, neuromuscular function, and behavior brought on by breathing compressed inert gasses. It has also been called depth intoxication, “narks,” and rapture of the deep. Traditionally the gas involved in narcosis is nitrogen, and it is associated with dysfunction when breathed by scuba divers from their tanks containing compressed air. Other inert gasses associated with narcosis include neon, argon, krypton, and xenon, with the latter having an anesthetic effect even at sea level. Interestingly, helium does not cause inert gas narcosis and therefore, is used in deep diving as heliox (helium and oxygen mixture).[1][2][3] Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Description of Each Execution Method » The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information about capital punishment.… Deathpenaltyinfo.org