Greenberg
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- Jun 28, 2020
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[I apologize in advance for the longwinded post; I felt it necessary to justify my conclusion.]
I have reviewed the various exit strategies (Exits) highlighted on this website. I have arrived at the conclusion that the exit bag solution (Exit Bag) to be the most appealing suicide method. The choice of Exit is largely determined by a handful of key factors. Some are personal while others are determined by external forces. Many would prefer to pass in a manner as private, painless, and dignified as possible. Such factors are personal and stem from the suicide victim (Victim) and will not be deliberated further. While other factors of simplicity, affordability, and accessibility of the Exit are largely outside the Victim's control. These external factors hold greater weight in the determination of the choice of Exit. In the case of the Exit Bag, the external factors are commonly misconstrued; and this ignorance has limited wide adoption of the Exit Bag.
Since the act of suicide is highly stigmatized and discouraged worldwide, social conditioning has instilled cognitive dissonance, confusion, and even ignorance towards Exits. The media, Hollywood, and of course, religion highlight the most frequent – if not the standard – forms that are undertaken, such as suicide through drug overdose, firearms, and other but horrific forms of traumatic injury. In the guise of social responsibility, other equally effective forms are omitted or dispelled as being overly complicated to the layperson. Unbeknownst to the general public, the Exit Bag is one of the most humane, painless, and effective methods available.
As an overview, the Exit Bag is a modular solution. The system reliability of a modular solution is the product of the individual reliabilities of its components. In the case of Exits, there is no margin for error. The premise behind the Exit Bag is "death through hypoxia" in a small enclosed environment. Hypoxia is induced by the continued inhalation of inert gas, such as nitrogen. Specifically, the Victim dons an air-tight bag. The bag is connected to a gas regulator via rubber tubing, which in turn, is connected to a cylinder filled with compressed nitrogen gas.
When nitrogen is released from the cylinder, it travels through the regulator which reduces the gas pressure and delivers it at a breathable pressure and flow rate. The gas fills the bag. As nitrogen displaces oxygen, hypoxia occurs in a matter of minutes. The entire process is painless and permanent, if not elegant. The modular setup of the Exit Bag can appear to be complex requiring knowledge of respiratory medicine, gas chemistry, and pneumatic systems to ensure safe and effective operation. But technicalities should not be the final thoughts occupying the mind of the Victim; the truth of the matter is when all the components are available, the Exit Bag is simple to set up and operate.
The construction of a suitable bag poses as the initial hurdle. An air-tight bag with a drawstring is required to create an enclosed atmosphere. To minimize the possibility of unsuccessful attempts, the quality of construction is critical. For the aged, sick, and those with a conflicted state-of-mind, this straightforward task may pose a challenge. This needs not to be the case; an alternative and cost-effective solution is available. It is the non-rebreather (NRB) mask, priced at under $5 with the requisite tubing included. An NRB mask is a device used in medicine to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen. It does not permit air from the surrounding environment to be inhaled, thus creating an enclosed atmosphere. In the case of the Exit Bag, the NRB will be employed to deliver nitrogen instead.
Additionally, the second hurdle is the procurement of compressed nitrogen gas and its requisite storage cylinder. This part is straightforward. The Victim simply purchases a sufficient supply of high purity compressed nitrogen. Both the asphyxiant gas and cylinder can be purchase from specialty welding stores. If cost is an issue, the cylinder can be even rented for a nominal fee. In both cases, the mask and nitrogen with a cylinder can be procured affordably.
The last component of this integrated system is the gas flow regulator. In its most generic form, a gas regulator has separate gauges to denote pressure readings for incoming and outgoing gases. Nitrogen regulators are available for industrial applications, such as for arc welding. These industrial regulators are neither designed nor intended for medical- and food-grade applications and would require the inclusion of a flowmeter to control gas flow. Most interestingly, true medical-grade nitrogen flow regulators are available from medical equipment vendors. Realizing the euthanasia potential of such medical devices, manufacturers have refrained from selling these products to the general public.
On the other hand, it is possible to convert an alternative gas regulator to a nitrogen gas regulator, but it would require some technical expertise which the Victim may or may not possess. Finally, an entrepreneurial online retailer supplies medical-grade nitrogen flow regulators to the public. It is important to note that these regulators are remanufactured nitrogen flow regulators, originally intended for oxygen delivery. The issue of product integrity is unclear as the products do not appear to be certified for its adapted application. In summary, industrial nitrogen flow regulators are readily available but are not certified as medical-grade. For those desiring a version of the latter, they would have to create or purchase an adapted one themselves. In this one aspect, the accessibility of a medical-grade nitrogen flow regulator can be improved.
Clearly, factors of affordability, simplicity, and accessibility are not true hindrances to the adoption of the Exit Bag. Compressed nitrogen is inexpensive and the storage cylinder can be rented for a nominal fee. Furthermore, there is no need to construct an airtight bag when NRB masks are available and can be purchased at an affordable price. For complete peace of mind, the limiting factor for wide adoption is the lack of availability of a medical-grade nitrogen flow regulator. Such regulators can be adapted from industrial nitrogen regulators with minor modifications, or purchased from an online supplier who sells remanufactured nitrogen regulators. There is certainly an opportunity for a more accessible, genuine "plug-and-play" solution; but for now, all elements required for a reliable solution are available, affordable, and simple to assemble, and thus, should not limit adoption.
I have reviewed the various exit strategies (Exits) highlighted on this website. I have arrived at the conclusion that the exit bag solution (Exit Bag) to be the most appealing suicide method. The choice of Exit is largely determined by a handful of key factors. Some are personal while others are determined by external forces. Many would prefer to pass in a manner as private, painless, and dignified as possible. Such factors are personal and stem from the suicide victim (Victim) and will not be deliberated further. While other factors of simplicity, affordability, and accessibility of the Exit are largely outside the Victim's control. These external factors hold greater weight in the determination of the choice of Exit. In the case of the Exit Bag, the external factors are commonly misconstrued; and this ignorance has limited wide adoption of the Exit Bag.
Since the act of suicide is highly stigmatized and discouraged worldwide, social conditioning has instilled cognitive dissonance, confusion, and even ignorance towards Exits. The media, Hollywood, and of course, religion highlight the most frequent – if not the standard – forms that are undertaken, such as suicide through drug overdose, firearms, and other but horrific forms of traumatic injury. In the guise of social responsibility, other equally effective forms are omitted or dispelled as being overly complicated to the layperson. Unbeknownst to the general public, the Exit Bag is one of the most humane, painless, and effective methods available.
As an overview, the Exit Bag is a modular solution. The system reliability of a modular solution is the product of the individual reliabilities of its components. In the case of Exits, there is no margin for error. The premise behind the Exit Bag is "death through hypoxia" in a small enclosed environment. Hypoxia is induced by the continued inhalation of inert gas, such as nitrogen. Specifically, the Victim dons an air-tight bag. The bag is connected to a gas regulator via rubber tubing, which in turn, is connected to a cylinder filled with compressed nitrogen gas.
When nitrogen is released from the cylinder, it travels through the regulator which reduces the gas pressure and delivers it at a breathable pressure and flow rate. The gas fills the bag. As nitrogen displaces oxygen, hypoxia occurs in a matter of minutes. The entire process is painless and permanent, if not elegant. The modular setup of the Exit Bag can appear to be complex requiring knowledge of respiratory medicine, gas chemistry, and pneumatic systems to ensure safe and effective operation. But technicalities should not be the final thoughts occupying the mind of the Victim; the truth of the matter is when all the components are available, the Exit Bag is simple to set up and operate.
The construction of a suitable bag poses as the initial hurdle. An air-tight bag with a drawstring is required to create an enclosed atmosphere. To minimize the possibility of unsuccessful attempts, the quality of construction is critical. For the aged, sick, and those with a conflicted state-of-mind, this straightforward task may pose a challenge. This needs not to be the case; an alternative and cost-effective solution is available. It is the non-rebreather (NRB) mask, priced at under $5 with the requisite tubing included. An NRB mask is a device used in medicine to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen. It does not permit air from the surrounding environment to be inhaled, thus creating an enclosed atmosphere. In the case of the Exit Bag, the NRB will be employed to deliver nitrogen instead.
Additionally, the second hurdle is the procurement of compressed nitrogen gas and its requisite storage cylinder. This part is straightforward. The Victim simply purchases a sufficient supply of high purity compressed nitrogen. Both the asphyxiant gas and cylinder can be purchase from specialty welding stores. If cost is an issue, the cylinder can be even rented for a nominal fee. In both cases, the mask and nitrogen with a cylinder can be procured affordably.
The last component of this integrated system is the gas flow regulator. In its most generic form, a gas regulator has separate gauges to denote pressure readings for incoming and outgoing gases. Nitrogen regulators are available for industrial applications, such as for arc welding. These industrial regulators are neither designed nor intended for medical- and food-grade applications and would require the inclusion of a flowmeter to control gas flow. Most interestingly, true medical-grade nitrogen flow regulators are available from medical equipment vendors. Realizing the euthanasia potential of such medical devices, manufacturers have refrained from selling these products to the general public.
On the other hand, it is possible to convert an alternative gas regulator to a nitrogen gas regulator, but it would require some technical expertise which the Victim may or may not possess. Finally, an entrepreneurial online retailer supplies medical-grade nitrogen flow regulators to the public. It is important to note that these regulators are remanufactured nitrogen flow regulators, originally intended for oxygen delivery. The issue of product integrity is unclear as the products do not appear to be certified for its adapted application. In summary, industrial nitrogen flow regulators are readily available but are not certified as medical-grade. For those desiring a version of the latter, they would have to create or purchase an adapted one themselves. In this one aspect, the accessibility of a medical-grade nitrogen flow regulator can be improved.
Clearly, factors of affordability, simplicity, and accessibility are not true hindrances to the adoption of the Exit Bag. Compressed nitrogen is inexpensive and the storage cylinder can be rented for a nominal fee. Furthermore, there is no need to construct an airtight bag when NRB masks are available and can be purchased at an affordable price. For complete peace of mind, the limiting factor for wide adoption is the lack of availability of a medical-grade nitrogen flow regulator. Such regulators can be adapted from industrial nitrogen regulators with minor modifications, or purchased from an online supplier who sells remanufactured nitrogen regulators. There is certainly an opportunity for a more accessible, genuine "plug-and-play" solution; but for now, all elements required for a reliable solution are available, affordable, and simple to assemble, and thus, should not limit adoption.
