| Drug Class | Therapeutic gas |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Specifically binds to Hb and dissolves in plasma |
| Typical Dose | Oxygen requirements |
| Indications | * Resuscitation - up to 100% * High concentration in acute hypoxic events up to 60% * Low concentration in respiratory disease up to 28% |
| Contra-indications | None |
| Side-effects | Respiratory arrest in COPD (CO2 retention disturbance), pulmonary oedema, neonatal retinopathy Dry mouth |
| Interactions | |
| Elimination | |
| Additional Notes | Can be a throat irritant in high concentrations. |