Why do people convulse when using inert gas asphyxia or hang themselves?

[Trashcan]

My method is the exit bag and I'm worried about the convulsions ruining it.

 

[Idorus]

I guess you aren't aware of those convulsions then, is that right? But I get it can spoil everything like losing the bag .. I'm all for nitro but not with an exit bag. I wish we would discuss nitro used in other settings more.. although I know it's complex.

 

[Trashcan]

I guess you aren't aware of those convulsions then, is that right? But I get it can spoil everything like losing the bag .. I'm all for nitro but not with an exit bag. I wish we would discuss nitro used in other settings more.. although I know it's complex.

I have SN as a backup, but would prefer the exit bag to work.

 

[1234dave]

People don't convulse with inert gas death

Hanging, yes. It's the muscles seizing up. Stiffening up

 

[Idorus]

I have SN as a backup, but would prefer the exit bag to work.

I have N as a backup, but really would go for nitro in a perfect setting (not bag).

 

[Idorus]

People don't convulse with inert gas death

Hanging, yes. It's the muscles seizing up. Stiffening up

Ow thanks. That's a relief.

 

[1234dave]

I have N as a backup, but really would go for nitro in a perfect setting (not bag).

well prepared, the two best options!

 

[voool]

I thought you were using argon?

 

[Idorus]

well prepared, the two best options!

Yup, glad I got plenty of time for research... I might even wait for the Sarco ;)

 

[TiredHorse]

My method is the exit bag and I'm worried about the convulsions ruining it.

I have heard the strong recommendation to use an exit bag sitting up, not lying down, so that if your head does shift around in any final twitching, it doesn't have the full force of your body behind it.

I can assure you that my eb doesn't feel at all likely to be displaced by a bit of twitching. The elastic cord holds it comfortably and snugly. My failures have been entirely due to survival instinct.

 

[Trashcan]

I thought you were using argon?

I am.

People don't convulse with inert gas death

Hanging, yes. It's the muscles seizing up. Stiffening up

Someone on here said people do. I'm glad you do not.

I have heard the strong recommendation to use an exit bag sitting up, not lying down, so that if your head does shift around in any final twitching, it doesn't have the full force of your body behind it.

I can assure you that my eb doesn't feel at all likely to be displaced by a bit of twitching. The elastic cord holds it comfortably and snugly. My failures have been entirely due to survival instinct.

I was going to do it lying down. Will do it that way instead.