The scavenger device for nitrous oxide administration
1983; Elsevier BV; Volume: 12; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0196-0644(83)80252-2
ISSN1097-6760
AutoresDavid J. Dula, John J. Skiendzielewski, S William Snover,
Tópico(s)Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
ResumoNitrous oxide levels of 300 to 500 ppm occur when nitrous oxide is administered in the emergency department using the Nitronox machine without use of the scavenger device, which traps expired nitrous oxide gases and vents them to the outside environment. A scavenger device that can limit nitrous oxide gas to zero ppm in the emergency department setting has been developed. We think that development of the scavenger device is a significant advance for the safe administration of nitrous oxide in the emergency department.
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