Nitrous Oxide

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Pharmacokinetics 3 Laboratory 4 Mechanism-of-action 5 More General Terms 6 Internet Database 7 References

Introduction

• Non-flammable, nearly odorless gas.

Pharmacokinetics

• rapidly eliminated by pulmonary diffusion
• no evidence of biotransformation
  

• elimination via lung

Laboratory

• specimen: whole blood
• methods: GLC, GC-MS

Mechanism-of-action

• good anesthetic at safe concentrations

More General Terms

• analgesic (antalgic)

Internet Database

PubChem: 948

References

1. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition, NW Tietz ed, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1995
2. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, NW Tietz (ed) 3rd ed, WB Saunders, Philadelpha 1995
3. National Guideline Clearinghouse Clinical guideline on appropriate use of nitrous oxide for pediatric dental patients. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry ngc-guideline: [1]

nitrous oxide (N2O)