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The Ministry of Health stated that N2O gas does not have enough legal basis to be recognized as a medicine in Vietnam, so medical facilities must not use N2O gas on patients without approval from the Ministry of Health.
On October 8, the Ministry of Health sent an official dispatch to the health departments of provinces and cities regarding the management of the use of N2O gas (nitrogen oxide gas) on patients.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Health stated that N2O gas does not have sufficient legal basis to be recognized as a medicine in Vietnam, so medical facilities must not use N2O gas on patients without the approval of the Ministry of Health. At the same time, units must strengthen management of the use of this gas at the facility to avoid loss, abuse and misuse. The head of any unit that allows loss, abuse or misuse must be fully responsible before the law.
The Ministry of Health also requested the People's Committees of provinces and cities to direct functional units to strengthen inspection, examination and supervision of establishments importing, trading, decanting and producing N2O to ensure compliance with the provisions of the law on chemical management; strengthen information, education and communication to the people, especially teenagers, pupils and students about the harmful effects and consequences of abusing and misusing N2O gas...
According to the Ministry of Health, the abuse of N2O gas (laughing gas, laughing balloons) at many entertainment venues is increasing and becoming more complex, greatly affecting the mental and physical health of people, especially young people. Abuse of N2O gas stimulates the nervous system, causes excitement and laughter; long-term use can lead to autism, headaches, fatigue, and physical weakness; high doses can lead to hallucinations.
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