<P> Inert gas asphyxiation is a form of asphyxiation which results from breathing a physiologically inert gas in the absence of oxygen , or a low amount of oxygen , rather than atmospheric air ( which is largely composed of nitrogen and oxygen ) . Examples of physiologically inert gases , which have caused accidental or deliberate death by this mechanism , are argon , helium , nitrogen and methane . The term `` physiologically inert '' is used to indicate a gas which has no toxic or anesthetic properties and does not act upon the heart or hemoglobin . Instead , the gas acts as a simple diluent to reduce oxygen concentration in inspired gas and blood to dangerously low levels , thereby eventually depriving all cells in the body of oxygen . </P>
<P> Inert gas asphyxiation is a form of asphyxiation which results from breathing a physiologically inert gas in the absence of oxygen , or a low amount of oxygen , rather than atmospheric air ( which is largely composed of nitrogen and oxygen ) . Examples of physiologically inert gases , which have caused accidental or deliberate death by this mechanism , are argon , helium , nitrogen and methane . The term `` physiologically inert '' is used to indicate a gas which has no toxic or anesthetic properties and does not act upon the heart or hemoglobin . Instead , the gas acts as a simple diluent to reduce oxygen concentration in inspired gas and blood to dangerously low levels , thereby eventually depriving all cells in the body of oxygen . </P>
what does nitrogen gas do to your body
what does nitrogen gas do to your body
acts as a simple diluent to reduce oxygen concentration in inspired gas and blood to dangerously low levels , thereby eventually depriving all cells in the body of oxygen
acts as a simple diluent to reduce oxygen concentration in inspired gas and blood to dangerously low levels , thereby eventually depriving all cells in the body of oxygen