Why is Nitrous Oxide Not Used Anymore? Exploring Modern Anesthesia
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Though once a staple in anesthesia, a 2023 study in the *Journal of the American Dental Association* showed that the use of nitrous oxide in the US has declined in the last decade, replaced by more effective and safer alternatives for most procedures. The shift away from routine use answers the question, 'Why is nitrous oxide not used anymore?'
