Nitrous Oxide 50 % + Oxygen 50 % Gas
Indications
Nitrous Oxide 50 % + Oxygen 50 % Gas is used for:
Sedation, Short-term pain relief, Acute trauma, Tooth extraction, Wound and burn dressing, Wound debribement and suturing, Fracture and joint manipulation, Colonoscopy, Labour
Adult Dose
This is used for more than a total of 24 hours, or more frequently than every 4 days, it must be used with close clinical supervision with haematological monitoring.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Pneumothorax, abdominal distension, suspected intestinal obstruction, bullous emphysema, middle ear procedures, following a recent dive,
It should also be avoided where the patient is unable to effectively make use of the gas delivery equipment such as maxillo-facial injuries, impaired consciousness, sedation or intoxication.
Precautions
It may cause vitamin B12 deficiency in susceptible patients (usually related to prolonged use of the gas or where an existing deficiency is present). Prolonged inhalation can also result in dryness of the mouth and discomfort.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Nitrous Oxide 50 % + Oxygen 50 % Gas :
Minimal side-effects