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Nitrous Oxide Misuse

Christopher D. Raciti, Paul F. Ehlers, Kathy T. LeSaint

JAMA May 26, 2026 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2025.25223 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Practical guide or manual Peer reviewed
Key points Describes the health risks of nitrous oxide misuse, including acute and long-term complications, and outlines treatment and prevention approaches.

Abstract

This JAMA Patient Page describes nitrous oxide misuse, potential complications of acute and long-term misuse, and treatment and prevention measures.