Assessing environmental health concerns associated with nitrous oxide.
Concerns about the effects of occupational exposure to nitrous oxide have existed for a decade. Unfortunately, data are lacking that document biologically tolerable exposure levels. Current guidelines regarding use of N2O are reviewed.
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7888.
D013766:5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000139:chemically induced; D003726:Dental Assistants; D003815:Dentists; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D005260:Female; D015920:Gas Scavengers; D006801:Humans; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011247:Pregnancy; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000187:drug effects; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D013766:5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase; D009609:Nitrous Oxide