Citation

Hever P, Gowda S, Wilson E, Drake P. J. Plast. Reconstr. Aesthet. Surg. 2023; 82: 1-2.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.bjps.2023.04.067

PMID

37148804

Abstract

In the UK, nitrous oxide is the second most popular recreational drug used amongst 16-24-year-olds after cannabis.

Colloquially known as 'laughing gas,' nitrous oxide inhalation induces a brief intoxication manifesting with feelings of relaxation and euphoria. During use, the pain threshold is heightened and there is a decreased level of awareness, leaving the user vulnerable to cold contact burns.

Language: en

Keywords

Burn; Cold burn; Contact burn; Frost bite; Nitrous oxide; Skin graft