# what is laughing gas

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Nitrous Oxide » Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colorless, non-flammable gas. While nitrous oxide is not flammable, it will support combustion to the same extent as oxygen. It leads to a state of euphoria, explaining its nickname, ‘laughing gas.’ Nitrous oxide is the least potent inhalational anesthetic. Compared to other anesthetic agents, nitrous oxide causes minimal effects on respiration and hemodynamics. It cannot be a sole anesthetic agent and is often combined with a more potent and volatile anesthetic. The combination of analgesic and anesthetic effects makes nitrous oxide a valuable adjunct. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, methods of administration, significant adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring, and toxicity of nitrous oxide, so providers can direct patient therapy to optimal outcomes in anesthesia and other conditions where nitrous oxide has therapeutic benefits. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nitrous oxide for pain management during in-office hysteroscopic sterilization: a randomized controlled trial - PubMed » Given its safety and favorable side effect profile, N₂O/O₂ can be used for pain management for in-office hysteroscopic sterilization and adds a safe, easily administered option to currently available strategies. Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nitrous Oxide Versus Oral Sedation for Pain Management of First Trimester Surgical Abortion – A Randomized Study » To compare nitrous oxide with oxygen (N[2] O/O[2] ) to oral hydrocodone/acetaminophen and lorazepam (oral) for analgesia during first-trimester surgical abortion.This double-blind randomized trial assigned women undergoing first-trimester surgical abortion… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Laughing Gas Stopped Heart Of 17-Year-Old Boy Who Died Near Penn State: Coroner » John Schoenig had inhaled laughing gas, which stopped the 17-year-old's heart, according to the Center County Coroner's Office. Cbsnews.com

Brigham & Women's To Offer Laughing Gas To Laboring Moms » Soon there will be another option to relieve the pain of childbirth at one local hospital. Cbsnews.com

Laughing Gas Now An Option For More Minn. Mothers » One of the things that pregnant women sometimes worry about is pain during childbirth. Hospitals across the Twin Cities are now bringing back a pain relief option that was widely used decades ago -- laughing gas. Cbsnews.com