Accidental death by nitrous oxide inhalation |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, 601 74 Norrköping, Sweden;2. Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | Nitrous oxide is a popular inhalation anesthetic-analgesic agent. Its euphoric action and its availability have led to its abuse. We report a case of fatal accidental asphyxia due to nitrous oxide abuse. The deceased was a hospital worker who had access to the hospital supply of nitrous oxide. His death was due to hypoxemia and asphyxiation, secondary to nitrous oxide inhalation. |
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