Citation

Prahlow JA, Lantz PE. J. Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. 1994; 27(1): 35-41.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Canadian Society of Forensic Science, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00085030.1994.10757023

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Nitrous oxide (N2O), or "laughing gas," is readily available from a variety of sources. Inhalation of N2O is often regarded as safe by those who abuse the gas. We report a case of fatal accidental asphyxia due to nitrous oxide abuse.