A systematic review of recreational nitrous oxide use: implications for policy, service delivery and individuals

J Allan, J Cameron, J Bruno - … of environmental research and public health, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a dissociative anaesthetic that is sometimes used
recreationally. The prevalence of N2O use is difficult to quantify but appears to be …

Peripheral polyneuropathy and acute psychosis from chronic nitrous oxide poisoning: A case report with literature review

R Sood, T Parent - Medicine, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Peripheral polyneuropathy and acute psychosis from chronic n... : Medicine Peripheral
polyneuropathy and acute psychosis from chronic nitrous oxide poisoning: A case report with …

Clinical, electrophysiological and radiological features of nitrous oxide-induced neurological disorders

L Bao, Q Li, Q Li, H Chen, R Zhang… - … Disease and Treatment, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose We summarized the clinical manifestations, laboratory and electrodiagnostic
characteristics and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of nitrous oxide (N2O) …

Nitrous oxide‐related neurological disorders: Clinical, laboratory, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological findings

J Jiang, X Shang, X Wang, H Chen, W Li… - Brain and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background Recreational N2O abuse is an important etiology of neurological
impairment in young patients, which may easily be ignored clinically. Few current studies …

Vitamin B12 deficiency in the setting of nitrous oxide abuse: diagnostic challenges and treatment options in patients presenting with subacute neurological …

Y Sluyts, P Vanherpe, R Amir, F Vanhoenacker… - Acta Clinica …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Objective It is well recognized that nitrous oxide abuse can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency
presenting with neurological complications. Nevertheless, establishing this diagnosis can be …

Nitrous oxide‐induced neurotoxicity: A case report and literature review

D Thayabaran, D Burrage - British Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nitrous oxide is an increasingly popular recreational drug. However, recurrent or prolonged
use can be associated with nitrous oxide toxicity, with numerous reports of harm …

Mechanisms and recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of nitrous oxide-induced peripheral neuropathy: a narrative review

X Zou, F Yi, W Zhou, Y Dong, A Alhaskawi… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Under standard conditions, nitrous oxide (N2O) manifests as a colorless, odorless gas with a
mildly sweet taste. The compound finds applications in various fields, including its use as an …

[HTML][HTML] Functional vitamin B12 deficiency in association with nitrous oxide inhalation

E Porruvecchio, S Shrestha, B Khuu, UI Rana, M Zafar… - Cureus, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
There is a rise in the use and abuse of nitrous oxide (N₂O) as a recreational drug. In spite
of the laws enforced internationally, it remains readily available and is an inexpensive mode …

Nitrous oxide inhalant abuse: preliminary results from a cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Italian physicians (2023)

M Riccò, P Ferraro, S Corrado, M Bottazzoli… - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Nitrous oxide (N2O) has recently emerged as a cheap
alternative to other recreational substances. Although legally available, its chronic use is …

Update on toxic neuropathies

J Peters, NP Staff - Current treatment options in neurology, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Toxic neuropathies are an important preventable and treatable
form of peripheral neuropathy. While many forms of toxic neuropathies have been …