Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 95, Issue 4, 758-762
Copyright © 1977 by American Dental Association
Trace contamination of anesthetic gases: a brief review
JT Jastak
and
W Greenfield
Data have been reviewed relevant to the effects of chronic exposure to trace quantities of inhalation anesthetic agents. Much circumstantial evidence exists indicating a probable hazard to the clinician administering these agents. However, all previous studies in man have not identified the potential hazard of nitrous oxide without the presence of other contaminating agents.