Entonox

Question 1

Entonox Class

Answer 1

Analgesic

Question 2

Entonox Description

Answer 2

Potent analgesic gas contains a mixture of both nitrous oxide and oxygen

Question 3

Entonox Presentation

Answer 3

Cylinder, coloured blue with white and blue triangles on cylinder shoulders.
Medical Gas: 50% Nitrous Oxide and 50% Oxygen

Question 4

Entonox Administration

Answer 4

Self administered.Inhalation by demand valve with face mask or mouthpiece

Question 5

Entonox Indications

Answer 5

Pain Relief

Question 6

Entonox Contra-indications

Answer 6

Shock
Chest Injury / Pneumothorax
Altered Level of Consciousness
Recent Scuba Dive
Inhalation Injury
Decompression Sickness
Intestinal Obstruction
Carbon Monoxide poisoning
KSAR

Question 7

Entonox Dosage

Answer 7

Self Administered until pain tolerable

Question 8

Entonox Pharmacology

Answer 8

Analgesic agent gas:

• CNS Depressant
• Pain relief

Question 9

Entonox Side Effects

Answer 9

Disinhibition
Decreased level of consciousness
Light headedness

Question 10

Entonox Additional Info

Answer 10

Do not use if patient unable to understand instructions.
In cold temperatures, warm cylinder and invert to ensure mix of gases.
Advanced paramedics may use discretion with minor chest injuries.
Brand name: Entonox.
Has an addictive property