Citation

Winek CL, Wahba WW, Rozin L. Forensic Sci. Int. 1995; 73(2): 139-141.

Affiliation

Allegheny County Department of Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7797187

Abstract

Nitrous oxide is a popular inhalation anesthetic-analgesic agent. Its euphoric action and its availability have led to its abuse. We report a case of fatal accidental asphyxia due to nitrous oxide abuse. The deceased was a hospital worker who had access to the hospital supply of nitrous oxide. His death was due to hypoxemia and asphyxiation, secondary to nitrous oxide inhalation.

Language: en