BACKGROUND: We systematically reviewed evidence addressing the effectiveness of
nitrous oxide for the management of labor pain, the influence of nitrous oxide on women's …

Introduction: This review of the safety and risks of nitrous oxide (N2O) labor analgesia
presents results of a search for evidence of its effects on labor, the mother, the fetus, the …

Background Tackling the climate emergency is now a key target for the healthcare sector.
Avoiding inhalational anaesthesia is often cited as an important element of reducing …

Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is a common labour analgesic. One method which
may reduce its carbon footprint is to 'crack'the exhaled gas into nitrogen and oxygen using …

The principles of environmentally sustainable healthcare as applied to anaesthesia and peri‐
operative care are well documented. Associated recommendations focus on generic …

A brief review of urine analysis in studies of occupational exposure to volatile organic
compounds and gases is provided. Analysis of exhaled breath for volatile compounds does …

The investigation of novel sample matrices in the forensic sciences offers several possible
advantages, such as allowing for results to be obtained in cases where common sample …

Background/Aims Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas widely used in childbirth in the
form of Entonox. In this study, its use was investigated because of its negative climate effect …

Aims: To evaluate selected birth outcomes from a published Norwegian cohort study in a
nested case-control design with improved exposure data. Methods: Two controls matched …

Background: Women's experience of pain during delivery varies greatly. Various
pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods of labour analgesia are available. In …