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*Bone marrow suppression (from long term exposure) | *Bone marrow suppression (from long term exposure) | ||
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**[[Megaloblastic anemia]] | **[[Megaloblastic anemia]] | ||
**[[Thrombocytopenia]] | **[[Thrombocytopenia]] | ||
==Evaluation== | ==Evaluation== | ||
===Workup=== | ===Workup=== | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 12 February 2022
Background
- Nitrous oxide toxicity is often associated with inhalation of whipped cream or small nitrous oxide cannisters (whippets)
- Nitrous is much more soluble in blood and will quickly diffuse from the blood to a closed space
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Acute complications
- Pneumothorax (induced by forceful inhalation or high preassure tank siphoning)
- Typanic membrane rupture
- Tracheal trauma
- Air emboli
Chronic complications
- Bone marrow suppression (from long term exposure)