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In article <4ims9l$jm6@fountain.mindlink.net>,
colin_steeksma@mindlink.bc.ca (Colin Steeksma) wrote:

> Questions: How many of you health professionals out there come in
> contact with Nitrous Oxide? How often? How many are women? Is the
> ventilation where you use it adequate? Has anyone checked it?
> I am interested in researching  (by opinion first) the above
> questions. I understand that this gas can cause problems. PLease email
> me with answers or post in the group. Thanks. Colin

Colin,

many health care workers are exposed to trace amounts of Nitrous Oxide. 
It will most often be seen in the OR environment, but also in other
hospital areas and in the field (Paramedics).  There are quite a few
papers out there that have looked at it.  Try a CINHAL or MEDLINE search.

Cheers,

Colya Kaminiarz
Respiratory Therapy Student
Vancouver Hospital