Laughing gas takes on the needle: could a simple breath ease one of Medicine's most uncomfortable procedures?
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This study investigates whether breathing a 50:50 mix of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oxygen can reduce pain and anxiety during insertion of a central venous catheter, a common but uncomfortable procedure. Adults aged 18 to 65 who have never used nitrous oxide will be randoml…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia • Aim: Symptom relief
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