A patient should be given 100% oxygen for 5 minutes after treatment with nitrous oxide to prevent

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Diffusion hypoxia may result because of the rapid outward flow of nitrous oxide accompanied by oxygen and carbon dioxide.The loss of carbon dioxide,a stimulant to respiratory drive,could decrease ventilation with resultant hypoxia.Neuropathy may be a consequence of chronic nitrous oxide misuse.Dissociative anesthesia is associated with the use of ketamine.Respiratory paralysis is associated with Guedel's Stage IV of anesthesia.

A Patient Should Be Given 100% Oxygen for 5 Minutes