Inhaled nitrous oxide beneficial for intravenous insertions and repair of lacerations in children and youth
Canada: A meta-analysis has shown that nitrous oxide (N2O) is beneficial for laceration repair and intravenous (IV) insertion in children as young as 1 year of age. It may be recommended over oral midazolam to reduce distress and pain in children undergoing laceration repair and intravenous insertions. “There is sufficient evidence to recommend N2O plus … Read more