Self-administered Analgesia With Nitrous Oxide: Adjunctive Aid for Emergency Medical Care Systems

E. R. Thal, S. J. Montgomergy, James M Atkins, B. G. Roberts

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Abstract

Analgesia with a mixture containing 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen (Nitronox) was evaluated in 47 patients with abdominal pain, chest pain, musculoskeletal trauma, and burns. Of these, 93.6% experienced either partial or complete relief of pain. There were no complications attributed to its application; the short duration of action makes its use suitable during emergency transportation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2418-2419
Number of pages2
JournalJAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Volume242
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 30 1979

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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