Nitrous Oxide in the Pre-hospital setting

Nitrous Oxide in the Pre-hospital Setting Nitrous Oxide in the Pre-hospital Setting By: Gregory Cassidy M.D., PGY3 Nitrous oxide is a colorless, tasteless gas that is administered in combination with oxygen, often referred to as “laughing gas”.  It is absorbed via the pulmonary vasculature following inhalation through a facemask.  The patient may self-administer the gas …