Nitrous Oxide Flashcards
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Indications and field use of Nitrous Oxide 50%
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Moderate to severe pain from musculoskeletal trauma
Isolated fractures
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Mechanism of action of Nitrous Oxide 50%
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Centrally acting agent that produces CNS depression and elevation of the pain threshold
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Contraindications of Nitrous Oxide
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Unconscious patient
Poor respiratory drive
Abdominal pain
Severe head injury
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Adverse reactions of Nitrous Oxide in respiratory
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Worsening of pre-existing pneumothorax
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Adverse reactions of Nitrous Oxide in GI
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Nausea
Vomiting
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Adult dosage of Nitrous Oxide
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Self-administered and self-regulated by patient
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Routes of administration of Nitrous Oxide
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Self-administration via mask
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Brand name of nitrous oxide
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Nitronox
