Complications of anesthetic gases

Nitrous oxide, desflurane, and isoflurane are the most commonly used anesthetic gases. They may cause some complications due to their leakage and storage failure.

Symptoms

 * Dizziness
 * Nausea
 * Fatigue
 * Irritatibility and depression
 * Restlessness
 * Drowsiness

Causes
1.escape when filling refillable vaporizers,

2.Leaks in the high pressure system between the nitrous oxide (N2O) cylinder,

3.Can escape from around the patient's anesthesia mask,

4.Can escape from around the patient's endotracheal tube

5.Can in an anesthetic medical procedure.

Prevention

 * Proper ventilation
 * Using exhausting fans
 * Proper care