Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 123, Issue 12, 41-47
Copyright © 1992 by American Dental Association
Assessing environmental health concerns associated with nitrous oxide
RJ Henry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7888.
Concerns about the effects of occupational exposure to nitrous oxide have existed for a decade. Unfortunately, data are lacking that document biologically tolerable exposure levels. Current guidelines regarding use of N2O are reviewed.