Subacute combined degeneration from nitrous oxide abuse [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsNitrous oxide is an anesthetic medication which can also be recreationally abused in the form of whippet canisters. Its prolonged abuse can interfere with Vitamin B12 metabolism and lead to its functional deficiency.
Harjinder Singh, MD +3 more
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Recreational use of nitrous oxide causes seizure, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumopericardium: nitrous oxide and its harm, a case report [PDF]
Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 Nitrous oxide, commonly known as ‘laughing gas’, has become a popular recreational drug. Whippets, small canisters containing gas in pressurized form, can be easily obtained from a food store.
Lee Ti Davidson
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Estimating global nitrous oxide emissions by lichens and bryophytes with a process-based productivity model [PDF]
Biogeosciences, 2017 Nitrous oxide is a strong greenhouse gas and atmospheric ozone-depleting agent which is largely emitted by soils. Recently, lichens and bryophytes have also been shown to release significant amounts of nitrous oxide.
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Nitrous oxide in the North Atlantic Ocean [PDF]
Biogeosciences, 2006 In order to get a comprehensive picture of the distribution of nitrous oxide (N2O) in the North Atlantic Ocean, measurements of dissolved nitrous oxide were made during three cruises in the tropical, subtropical and cold-temperate North Atlantic Ocean in
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Effect of nitrous oxide on cisatracurium infusion demands: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Anesthesiology, 2010 Background Recent studies have questioned our previous understanding on the effect of nitrous oxide on muscle relaxants, since nitrous oxide has been shown to potentiate the action of bolus doses of mivacurium, rocuronium and vecuronium.
Illman Hanna L +2 more
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A randomized clinical trial of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus inhaled nitrous oxide for procedural sedation and analgesia in children [PDF]
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency MedicineBackground Procedural sedation and analgesia is an important part of pediatric emergency care, safe and clinically useful alternatives for adequate management are necessary.
Anna Nikula +6 more
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Acute psychotic and vitamin B12 deficiency in patient with nitrous oxide misuse: A case report [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case ReportsNitrous oxide, also called nitrous monoxide, or nitrous oxide, is a colorless and odorless gas, without toxicological effect, but it can be asphyxiating at high concentration, its misuse is increasing especially among young people.
Hasnaoui Mohammed +2 more
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The Neurotoxicity of Nitrous Oxide: The Facts and “Putative” Mechanisms
Brain Sciences, 2014 Nitrous oxide is a widely used analgesic agent, used also in combination with anaesthetics during surgery. Recent research has raised concerns about possible neurotoxicity of nitrous oxide, particularly in the developing brain.
Sinead Savage, Daqing Ma
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Right iliac deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism associated with recreational nitrous oxide: a case report [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground The recreational use of nitrous oxide is becoming increasingly common among teenagers and young adults. Since 2018, the use of nitrous oxide has increased exponentially and has become a public health problem.
Thomas Bizouard +4 more
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European Psychiatry, 2023 Introduction Nitrous oxide recreational use and abuse has significantly increased in recent years among youth. To our knowledge, no previous study investigated the frequency and characteristics of N2O use disorder. Objectives To assess the frequency and
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