Medical MCQ - Nitrous oxide contraindicated on patients with pnumothorax, pneumopericrdium or intestinal obstruction, because it

Nitrous oxide contraindicated on patients with pnumothorax, pneumopericrdium or intestinal obstruction, because it

Depressess an already compromised myocarium

Permits the use of limited FIO2 only

Is less soluble than nitrogen

Causes the expansion of air filled body cavities

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Causes the expansion of air filled body cavities

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Refer Goodman Gilman 12/e p 547 N2O use is contraindicated in pneumothorax and volvulus because it may lead to development of High pressure in the closed cavities in the body

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