Nitrous Oxide

Question 0

Indications and field use of Nitrous Oxide 50%

Answer 0

Moderate to severe pain from musculoskeletal trauma

Isolated fractures

Question 1

Mechanism of action of Nitrous Oxide 50%

Answer 1

Centrally acting agent that produces CNS depression and elevation of the pain threshold

Question 2

Contraindications of Nitrous Oxide

Answer 2

Unconscious patient
Poor respiratory drive
Abdominal pain
Severe head injury

Question 3

Adverse reactions of Nitrous Oxide in respiratory

Answer 3

Worsening of pre-existing pneumothorax

Question 4

Adverse reactions of Nitrous Oxide in GI

Answer 4

Nausea

Vomiting

Question 5

Adult dosage of Nitrous Oxide

Answer 5

Self-administered and self-regulated by patient

Question 6

Routes of administration of Nitrous Oxide

Answer 6

Self-administration via mask

Question 7

Brand name of nitrous oxide

Answer 7

Nitronox