The Neurotoxicity of Nitrous Oxide: The Facts and “Putative” Mechanisms
Nitrous oxide is a widely used analgesic agent, used also in combination with anaesthetics during surgery. Recent research has raised concerns about possible neurotoxicity of nitrous oxide, particularly in the developing brain. Nitrous oxide is an N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA)-antagonist drug, simila...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Brain Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/4/1/73 |