Method Inert gas efficacy

[Nexuuz123]

"However, experimental studies have reported that argon is a stronger asphyxiant than helium or nitrogen. Altland et al. [14] discovered that rats that had been exposed to helium, nitrogen, or argon showed survival rates after one hour of 92%, 60%, and 12%, respectively, demonstrating that argon was the strongest asphyxiant. Another study identified that argon gas has a sedative effect via actions on GABAA, the receptor targeted by benzodiazepines [15]. Thus, argon could present a more attractive option for those considering suicide as it may help alleviate fear."

Suicide Attempt by Inhalation of Argon Gas

 

[quietwoods]

The downside of argon is that it is heavier than air and as such using it with an exit bag, even with a higher flow rate, tends to fail because air rises and argon sinks.

There are tons of reported failures with argon on here. I personally only think it would work with some kind of mask.

 

[Nexuuz123]

The downside of argon is that it is heavier than air and as such using it with an exit bag, even with a higher flow rate, tends to fail because air rises and argon sinks.

There are tons of reported failures with argon on here. I personally only think it a

The downside of argon is that it is heavier than air and as such using it with an exit bag, even with a higher flow rate, tends to fail because air rises and argon sinks.

There are tons of reported failures with argon on here. I personally only think it would work with some kind of mask.

damn, my bias led me to believe it would be better at pushing the exhaled co2 out. It's the only thing I can get near me