What is the estimated prognosis of neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with chronic nitrous oxide use in young patients treated with B12?
In a retrospective review of 16 patients aged 17-25, authors reporteed that neuropscyhatric symptoms resolved within 1-3 months
Wu H, Xu L, Zheng X, Zhou X, Zhang Y, Sun Y. Neuropsychiatric disorders associated with recreational nitrous oxide use. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2023;61(11):961-967. doi:10.1080/15563650.2023.2279936
Regina Martinez, MD, MPH, PGY3 Emergency Medicine Medical Resident, Jackson Memorial Health on behalf of the Florida Poison Information Center Network
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