Entonox Flashcards

1
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Presentation

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50% nitrous oxide, 50% oxygen

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Indications

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Moderate- severe pain, labour pains

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Contra- indications

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Head injuries, unconscious, decompression sickness, dived within 24hrs, disturbed psychiatric patients, GI obstruction

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4
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Cautions

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Tension pneumothorax, penetrating torso injuries

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5
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Side effects

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None

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6
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What should you do in cold weather

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Invert cylinder

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