Exploring Nitrous Oxide as Treatment of Mood Disorders: Basic Concepts.
Journal of clinical psychopharmacology April 1, 2018 Peter Nagele, Charles F Zorumski, Charles Conway
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is being studied as a fast-acting antidepressant for treatment-resistant major depression, but most psychiatrists are unfamiliar with its medical administration and regulations. This review educates psychiatrists on nitrous oxide's pharmacology and administration basics, and addresses common misconceptions about the gas.