Lawler K
Prof Care Mother Child. 1995;5(1):19-21.
Entonox, a nitrous oxide/oxygen gas widely used as an analgesic in child-bith, can be used for other patients undergoing a variety of painful procedures. It is highly effective, safe and easy to use and is under the patient's control. It takes effect within seconds and wears off quickly with no side-effects. It is being used successfully for children as well as adults. Nurses can administer Entonox with suitable in-service instruction, preferably from the local pain service team Portable apparatus is available, similar to that used by midwives in the home and by ambulance staff. There may be situations in general practice or patients' homes where community nurses could use Entonox to relieve pain.
恩托诺克斯是一种一氧化二氮/氧气混合气体，在分娩时广泛用作镇痛药，也可用于接受各种疼痛治疗的其他患者。它高效、安全且易于使用，由患者自行控制。它在数秒内起效，消退迅速且无副作用，已成功应用于儿童和成人。护士在接受适当的在职培训后即可使用恩托诺克斯，最好是接受当地疼痛服务团队的培训。有便携式设备可供使用，类似于助产士在家庭中以及救护人员所使用的设备。在全科医疗或患者家中，可能会有社区护士使用恩托诺克斯来缓解疼痛的情况。
