2018
DOI: 10.1007/s00415-018-8801-3
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No laughing matter: subacute degeneration of the spinal cord due to nitrous oxide inhalation

Abstract: BackgroundWhilst the dangers of ‘legal highs’ have been widely publicised in the media, very few cases of the neurological syndrome associated with the inhalation of nitrous oxide (N2O) have been reported. Here we set out to raise awareness of subacute degeneration of the spinal cord arising from recreational N2O use so that formal surveillance programs and public health interventions can be designed.MethodsCase series documenting the clinical and investigational features of ten consecutive cases of subacute d… Show more

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“…SCDC has been reported after N 2 O use ranging from 75 to 2000 cannisters a week1 (typically 8 g N 2 O per cannister) and may emerge after just two weeks’ intense use 2…”
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“…SCDC has been reported after N 2 O use ranging from 75 to 2000 cannisters a week1 (typically 8 g N 2 O per cannister) and may emerge after just two weeks’ intense use 2…”
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“…The treatment of SCDC is 1 mg intramuscular hydroxocobalamin on alternate days until there is no further improvement, followed by monthly injections 12. N 2 O abstinence is crucial 3…”
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“…Adolescents and young adults presenting with the neurological complications of repeated N 2 O use are seen regularly in east London emergency departments 1. Greater awareness of this emerging public health problem is needed.…”
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