Re: Nitrogen Narcosis

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From: moroney
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 02:16

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I heard that extreme depths even helium is too soluable in the blood, and to
prevent a helium narcosis, they use a hydrogen-oxygen mix.  Anyone
got a match?

Also, a mixture of 80% xenon 20% oxygen makes a good anesthetic at normal
pressure.  This is because xenon is very soluable in the blood, not due to a
chemical reaction.  Xenon does not react chemically except under extreme
conditions.

-Mike

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