Nitrogen Hypoxia Execution: History, Protocol & Executions
Nitrogen hypoxia (inert gas asphyxiation) is an execution method that induces death by forcing the condemned prisoner to inhale pure, unoxygenated nitrogen gas through a sealed full-face mask. By completely displacing breathable oxygen from the respiratory tract, the procedure induces rapid arterial deoxygenation and fatal cerebral anoxia. Originally proposed as a humane, painless alternative when … Read more