# death by nitrogen gas painful

ACUTE TOXICITY OF NITROGEN DIOXIDE » HUMAN and animal data indicate that exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) can produce a variety of toxicological responses of varying degrees of severity depending on the concentration and duration of exposure and on the sensitivity of the population being exposed. Because NO2 is a gas, the primary route of exposure is via inhalation, making the lung the primary target organ; however, extrapulmonary effects also have been reported. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

HOW DOES NITROGEN KILL? » Nitrogen gas kills through 'nitrogen asphyxiation' which causes death through a lack of oxygen. Nitrogen gas is odourless, colourless and tasteless and therefore completely undetectable to humans. Dailymail.co.uk

Indoor air quality may be hazardous to your health » The air in today’s homes and buildings may be more polluted than outdoor air. Identifying sources of indoor air quality can lead to better health. Canr.msu.edu

Alabama: Dead convict Kenneth Smith's execution witness says killer ‘shook the whole gruney,' 'Evil was unleashed' » Spiritual guider Jeff Hood said that even prison officials gasped in horror as Smith writhed in pain for 22 minutes before he died Hindustantimes.com

Hypoxic Brain Injury » The brain consumes a significant amount of energy compared to its weight and size. It is highly metabolically active and exquisitely sensitive to hypoxia and hypoperfusion. Cellular injury can begin within minutes, and permanent brain injury will follow if prompt intervention does not occur. Therefore, it is critical to understand the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and management options. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used » Kenneth Eugene Smith, a 58-year-old convicted killer, has become the first person in the U.S. to be executed with nitrogen gas at a South Alabama prison. Apnews.com