True regarding Nitrous oxide is: March 2013 (d)
Ans. B i.e. Blunts ventilator response to hypoxia Nitrous oxide Discovered by: Priestly Cylinder colour: Blue PIN index (code): 3,5 Also known as: Laughing gas, Adverse effects: - Megaloblastic anemia, - Bone marrow suppression, Second gas effect/ diffusion hypoxia C/I in: - Pneumothorax, - Air embolism etc.
Stored at room temperature
Blunts ventilatory response to hypoxia
Highly inflammable
Complete anaesthetic agent