[Premixed 50% nitrous oxide and oxygen: theoretical recalls and practical modalities]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2005 Oct;24(10):1305-12. doi: 10.1016/j.annfar.2005.05.018. Epub 2005 Aug 11.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The concept of premixed 50% nitrous oxide and oxygen dated back to 1961 in England, where it is commercialised under the name Entonox. In France, after a so marginal use, premixed 50% nitrous oxide and oxygen now knows such a revival since we first consider the pain provoked by the cure. To use correctly premixed 50% nitrous oxide and oxygen, we need to know the main properties of the nitrous oxide. The four commercial versions, now on the market, are presented (Kalinox, Medimix, Antasol, Oxynox. Except a few contraindications, these indications are large, as well at hospital as outside. In less than 10% of the cases, side effects are possible. Conditions of administration are given in details. The limits of the technic and the particular precautions of use are precised.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / adverse effects
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / administration & dosage*
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / adverse effects
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / chemistry
  • Contraindications
  • Drug Combinations
  • Humans
  • Nitrous Oxide / administration & dosage*
  • Nitrous Oxide / adverse effects
  • Nitrous Oxide / chemistry
  • Oxygen / administration & dosage*
  • Oxygen / adverse effects
  • Oxygen / chemistry

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Inhalation
  • Drug Combinations
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Oxygen