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Potential interaction with oral contrast material
1%
36/2910
Slow induction times
15%
441/2910
Interferes with self-passivation of titanium implants
13%
376/2910
Gaseous abdominal distension
57%
1669/2910
Increases risk of metal ion release from stainless steel implants
371/2910
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Nitrous oxide is used as an induction agent during anesthesia. Unfortunately, the nitrous oxide is released by the blood into the bowel and is unable to return back to the blood in similar quantities. This gaseous distension is important during procedures where fluoroscopy of the abdomen is needed, i.e. pelvic and spinal surgery. The referenced article by Starr et al notes the difficulty of percutaneous pelvic surgery with use of this induction agent and recommends against its use during these procedures. This article also notes that percutaneous reduction and fixation of posterior pelvic ring injuries is safe and has a high level of patient reported satisfaction levels.
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