Review Note

Entonox (Nitrous Oxide)
Classification: {{c1::Nonnarcotic analgesia}}
Mechanism: potent {{c2::analgesic}} and weak {{c3::anaesthetic}}
Indication: relief of {{c4::moderate-severe pain}}, {{c5::cardiac related chest pain}} when {{c6::nitroglycerin is contraindicated}}, isolated {{c7::extremety injuries}}, {{c8::burns}}
Contraindication: a{{c9::bility to comply}}, {{c10::decompression sickness}}, {{c11::altered LOC}}, {{c12::pneumothorax}}, {{c13::air embolism}}, {{c14::inhalation injury}}, {{c15::nitroglycerin in the last 5 minutes}}
Caution: {{c16::Shock}}, {{c17::abdominal distention}}, {{c18::depressant drugs}}, {{c19::COPD}}, {{c20::facial injuries}}
Dose: {{c21::Self-administered, inhaled}}