Control of laughing gas use in medical facilities

In particular, the head of the unit must be fully responsible before the law if any unit allows loss, abuse or misuse.

According to the Ministry of Health , the current abuse of _N2O gas for entertainment and recreation affects the mental and physical health of people, especially young people. According to the report of the Drug Administration (Ministry of Health ) and related units, _N2O gas does not have enough legal basis to be recognized as a medicine in Vietnam.

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Previously, at the end of August, the Ministry of Health said it had received reports from a number of localities about the purchase and use of laughing gas containing _N2O gas at bars, dance clubs, karaoke bars, entertainment areas, etc., which adversely affected the health of users and caused negative impacts on social life.

When inhaled into the human body, _N2O gas has the ability to strongly stimulate certain points of the nervous system, creating a feeling of euphoria and causing laughter. Abuse of _N2O can cause disorders such as: tingling sensation in the extremities and staggering, causing mood disorders, memory disorders, sleep disorders, cardiovascular effects, hypotension, and cerebral ischemia. Using laughing gas containing _N2O gas is especially dangerous when used in combination with other drugs, causing loss of behavioral control, causing insecurity and disorder and endangering society.

The Ministry of Health recommends that localities closely monitor and manage the production, trading, import and use of _N2O in accordance with the law; strictly handle acts of abuse and misuse of _N2O gas.