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Nitrous oxide is one of the most common anaesthetic gases. It is sometimes known by it's layman term, Laughing Gas This is probably due it's numbing effects and occassional causation of random giggles from the people it affects.

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What is the chemical symbol for anaesthetic gas?

There are various types of anaesthetic gas: Nitrous Oxide- N2O Sevoflurane- CF3CH(CF3)OCH2F Halothane -CF3CHBrCl Desiflurane -CF3CHFOCHF2 Enflurane- CHF2OCF2CHClF


Which gas is laughing gas made of?

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or sweet air, is a chemical compound with the formula N2O.


Who invented chloroform as a anaesthetic?

Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr is reputed to be the first person to use anaesthetic. The invention of anaesthetic, also called narcosis, is not that old. The first successful operation under anaesthetic was carried out in 1847. On that occasion chloroform was used. This method was slightly more effective than the ether that had previously also been used as an anaesthetic. Chloroform was used mainly by dentists to alleviate the patient's pain. For this purpose special anaesthetic masks were invented. The oldest known anaesthetic masks is that of the Amsterdam dentist Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr. Under the mouth and nose sections are sponges which hold the chloroform. This slowly anaesthetises the patient and keeps him under narcosis. Once the patient is unconscious the flap can be removed from the mouth and the operation can begin.


Do humans use nitrogen gas?

Yes, humans do use nitrogen gas for various applications such as in food packaging, semiconductor manufacturing, and as a coolant in some industries. However, we do not breathe nitrogen gas as it does not play a direct role in sustaining human life.


What type of gas is used in balloon vendor?

Helium gas is commonly used in balloons sold by vendors to make them float.