Diagnosis and management of toxicity associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide | CMAJ
Diagnosis and management of toxicity associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide | CMAJ
www.cmaj.ca Diagnosis and management of toxicity associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide
KEY POINTS Nitrous oxide (N2O) has become a popular but dangerous recreational drug. Colloquially referred to as “laughing gas,” it was first used therapeutically in 1844 for patients undergoing dental surgery.[1][1] Although a weak anesthetic, it remains in use today, especially for pediatric
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