# death by nitrogen gas painful

What’s nitrogen hypoxia? Alabama carries out Kenneth Smith’s US execution » Smith became first inmate in history to be executed with nitrogen gas. Aljazeera.com

Venous Gas Embolism » Venous gas embolism is defined by an abnormal collection of gas that forms a bubble in the systemic venous circulation. This bubble can act as an embolus affecting blood flow. In most cases, venous gas embolism is iatrogenic in nature. It may occur during cannulation of the central veins, head and neck surgery, blunt and penetrating chest trauma, thoracentesis, hemodialysis, and high pressure during mechanical ventilation. Venous gas embolism is known to occur during diving and during the injection of radiocontrast for CT scans. Most cases of venous gas embolism are benign and are not even reported. However, when symptoms develop, the disorder does require immediate treatment as there is a risk of death. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Alabama inmate Kenneth Smith put to death in first U.S. nitrogen gas execution » Smith, 58, was executed by nitrogen hypoxia — the state's second attempt to put him to death after a failed lethal injection. Nbcnews.com

Cannabis (Marijuana) Concentrates DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse » A summary about cannabis concentrates, how they are made, how they are used, and the health effects. Nida.nih.gov

Alabama Judge Approves a New Execution Protocol Described by Some Critics as Cruel, Unusual, and Unconstitutional » While proponents of nitrogen gas executions say it’s just like falling asleep, capital punishment opponents contend that its use warrants an appeal to the… Nysun.com