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David Smith
Physician, inventor and CO2 researcher focused on preventing and treating traumatic brain injury; creator of the Q-Collar and developer of CO2 rebreather technologies with clinical and academic work on CO2 physiology.
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Aug 3, 2025
• 1h 35min
#121 Dr Dave Smith CO2 Expert: The Science to Preventing & Reversing Brain Damage
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Dr. David Smith, a physician and CO2 researcher, dives into his revolutionary work on preventing brain injuries with the Q-Collar and CO2 rebreather technology. He discusses the fascinating 'SLOSH Theory' and how CO2 affects brain blood flow. Listeners will be captivated by tales of survival on Mount Everest, the secret powers of yawning, and the surprising role of CO2 in cognition and sleep quality. Dr. Smith even shares a remarkable case of reviving a clinically brain-dead patient using CO2 therapy. A thought-provoking exploration of an often-overlooked gas!
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