Nitrous Oxide Abuse Associated with Severe Thromboembolic Complications

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2021 Oct;62(4):656-657. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.05.041. Epub 2021 Jul 16.
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Keywords: Embolism; Nitrous oxide abuse; Thromboemboli.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adult
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Embolectomy
  • Female
  • Hallucinogens / administration & dosage
  • Hallucinogens / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Nitrous Oxide / administration & dosage
  • Nitrous Oxide / adverse effects*
  • Recreational Drug Use*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Thrombectomy
  • Thromboembolism / chemically induced*
  • Thromboembolism / diagnostic imaging
  • Thromboembolism / physiopathology
  • Thromboembolism / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Hallucinogens
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Nitrous Oxide