Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) is one of the oldest drugs still in use in medicine. Despite its superior
pharmacokinetic properties, controversy remains over its continued use in clinical practice …

Introduction For a drug that has been omnipresent for nearly 200 years, nitrous oxide's
(N2O) future seems less certain than its illustrious past. Environmental concerns are coming …

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a well-known complication of anesthesia,
especially after inhalational anesthesia. Nitrous oxide (N2O) as part of the gas mixture has …

Background: Nitrous oxide promotes absorption atelectasis in poorly ventilated lung
segments at high inspired concentrations. The Evaluation of Nitrous oxide In the Gas Mixture …

Best anaesthetic drug strategy for morbidly obese patients : Current Opinion in
Anesthesiology Best anaesthetic drug strategy for morbidly obese patients : Current Opinion …

Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) is an anesthetic and analgesic gas with a long history of medical
applications. It acts on multiple supraspinal and spinal targets and has utility in a wide range …

Background: According to the “three-compartment” model of ventilation-perfusion ()
inequality, increased scatter in the lung under general anesthesia is reflected in increased …

Résumé Le protoxyde d'azote (N 2 O) est utilisé depuis le dix-huitième siècle comme
anesthésique et analgésique mais aussi dans le cadre d'un usage récréatif. Si les …

Background The role of nitrous oxide in modern anaesthetic practice is contentious. One
concern is that exposure to nitrous oxide may increase the risk of cardiovascular …

Background: A high fresh gas flow of> 5 L/minute is commonly used for emergence from
inhalation anesthesia. In addition, a high fresh gas flow may have detrimental effects on …