Key result
Nitrous oxide remains a useful anesthesia carrier gas when used with low fresh gas flows.
Why the study?
Nitrous oxide use in clinical anesthesia has declined due to environmental impact concerns and various adverse effects, despite its long history of use.
Nitrous oxide remains a useful and potentially environmentally justifiable option in modern general anesthesia when used appropriately at low flows.
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May support selective low-flow nitrous oxide use; leaves open prospective trials on environmental and safety trade-offs.
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Toshihiro Yorozuya (2013) conducted a review in General anesthesia. Nitrous oxide was evaluated. Nitrous oxide remains a useful carrier gas in current anesthesia practice when used with low fresh gas flow rates, despite concerns about its environmental impact and potential adverse effects.
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