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Is there a future for nitrous oxide in anaesthetic practice?

Authors :
Allen E
Whitehouse K
Source :
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) [Br J Hosp Med (Lond)] 2024 Mar 02; Vol. 85 (3), pp. 1-2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 27.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Although nitrous oxide is widely used for analgesia and anxiolysis, its use is under scrutiny because of concerns about its environmental impact and potential implications for mental health. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this agent.

Subjects

Subjects :
Humans
Nitrous Oxide
Pain drug therapy
Anesthetics
Anesthesia
Analgesia

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Language :
English
ISSN :
1750-8460
Volume :
85
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38557090
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2023.0280
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