Death by nitrogen anoxia: On the integrated physiology of human execution.

This document provides a comprehensive examination of the use of nitrogen anoxia as a method of execution in Alabama. The authors argue that this method is inherently inhumane and flawed from a physiological perspective. They discuss the respiratory physiology of nitrogen anoxia and its impact on the body until death, highlighting the vulnerability of the brain to oxygen deprivation. The article also addresses misinformation surrounding nitrogen-induced hypoxia as a form of capital punishment, emphasizing the importance of understanding the physiological effects of nitrogen inhalation. The authors express their opposition to the death penalty and advocate for challenging authority in matters of human health and life. [Extracted from the article]