Nitrous Oxide and Tremor.
Abstract
Standing steadiness and postural tremor were measured for seven subjects while breathing nitrous oxide. Concentrations of nitrous oxide were twelve, eighteen, twenty-nine, and thirty-four percent. Measurements were also made while subjects breathed pure oxygen and air. Nitrous oxide affected neither frequency spectrum nor magnitude of postural tremor. Standing unsteadiness increased exponentially with nitrous oxide dosage. Subjects tended to correct their balance more often as the concenttration of nitrous oxide was increased. Approximate equivalent dosages of hyperbaric air and nitrous oxide are shown.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA017748
Entities
People
- L. E. Lash
- M. K. Mewha
- R. C. Carter
Organizations
- United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit