title: Prehospital pain control: nitrous oxide inhalation.
abstract: Pain control in the prehospital emergency setting is often a neglected aspect of patient care. This article reports findings from 6 months of nitrous oxide use in the field. Its safety and effectiveness in selected cases is demonstrated.
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Kerns
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010865:Pilot Projects
chemical_list: D009609:Nitrous Oxide