Nitrous Oxide

Class

General Anesthetic
Pharmacology and Action

Nitrous Oxide is a self-administered analgesic gas compound of 50% oxygen and 50% nirtous oxide. Its effects last only 2-5 minuets after administration ceases.
Indications
- Musculoskeletal
- Burns
- Severe Anxiety
- Ischemic chest pain
Contraindications
- ALOC
- COPD
- Pneumothorax
- Bowel Obstruction
Precautions and Side Effects
- Dizziness
- ALOC
- Hallucinations
- N/V
Dosage (Adult and Pedi)

Self administrated inhalation until pain is relieved or patient drops the mask.

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dunks406

20113

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Nitrous Oxide

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Nitrous Oxide

Updated

2010-05-21T01:27:33Z

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