In: Anesthesia
3 Oct 2009Since its first use in 1844, nitrous oxide (N20) has been considered one of the safest anesthetics and is still widely used in clinical practice. However, a number of studies have associated chronic exposure to N20 with certain adverse effects, such as leukopenia, embryo toxicity, and fetal death. Exposure to N20 in operating rooms appears [...]
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