Review Note

Last Update: 12/13/2023 09:07 PM

Current Deck: 1 CRNA::Apex Ankisthesia::Ankisthesia::M&M::08 Inhalation Anesthetics

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Nitrous oxide is contraindicated in surgeries involving {{c1::air containing cavities}} due to differences in its {{c2::solubility}}.

Nitrous oxide expands closed-gas spaces due to differences in its solubility with the nitrogen it replaces.

Conditions where nitrous oxide would be hazardous include:

Venous/arterial air embolism

Pneumothorax

Acute intestinal obstruction w/ bowel distension

Intracranial air

Pulmonary air cyst

Intraocular air bubbles

Tympanic membrane grafting

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