April to December 2024

 

Assessing the prevalence of nitrous oxide usage in patients aged 35 years or under presenting with unprovoked VTE between 2021-2023 Nitrous oxide (N2O), often known as "laughing gas," ranks as a widely used recreational drug among young people in the UK, with 3.9 % of young adults aged 16–24 reporting its use in 2021–2022. Besides its known neurological risks, there is emerging evidence linking N2O misuse to serious haematological issues, including arterial and venous thrombosis.

Fatal Consequences of Lighter Gas Abuse: A Case Report.

Volatile solvent abuse among young people poses a significant public health threat due to its accessibility and fatal outcome potential. This case report presents a 22 year old otherwise healthy male who died after lighter gas abuse, which highlights the severity of inhalant abuse related outcomes.

A fatal case of accidental asphyxia following nitrous oxide inhalation and alcohol consumption

...the inhalation of N2O using balloons is traditionally regarded as a relatively safe method. In this report, we present an unusual fatal case of a 16-year-old girl who died after drinking alcohol and inhaling N2O from balloons.