ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY NITROUS-OXIDE INHALATION

Authors
WINEK CL WAHBA WW ROZIN L
Citation
Cl. Winek et al., ACCIDENTAL DEATH BY NITROUS-OXIDE INHALATION, Forensic science international, 73(2), 1995, pp. 139-141
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, Legal
Journal title
Forensic science international → ACNP
ISSN journal
03790738
Volume
73
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
139 - 141
Database
ISI
SICI code
0379-0738(1995)73:2<139:ADBNI>2.0.ZU;2-O
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 de ceased was a hospital worker who had access to the hospital supply of nitrous oxide, His death was due to hypoxemia and asphyxiation, second ary to nitrous oxide inhalation.