To prevent diffusion hypoxia,patients should be given 100% oxygen for 5 minutes after treatment with nitrous oxide.

Name: To prevent diffusion hypoxia,patients should be given 100% oxygen for 5 minutes after treatment with nitrous oxide.
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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.

To Prevent Diffusion Hypoxia,patients Should Be Given 100% Oxygen for 5