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Addressing the Global Challenge of Nitrous Oxide Misuse Through a Multidisciplinary Approach: Example of the
Guillaume Grzych1, Remy Diesnis2, Thierry Dupré3
1CHU Lille, Service Biochimie Automatisée-Protéines, 59000 Lille, France.
Toxics
|June 25, 2025
Summary
Recreational nitrous oxide (N₂O) misuse causes serious health issues. The PROTOSIDE network offers a multidisciplinary approach for better prevention, diagnosis, and management of N₂O complications.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Neuroscience
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Recreational nitrous oxide (N₂O) use is a growing global public health concern.
- Chronic N₂O inhalation leads to neurological, metabolic, and psychiatric complications, including addiction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the PROTOSIDE network, a multidisciplinary initiative addressing N₂O misuse.
- To standardize diagnostic protocols and optimize patient care for N₂O-related issues.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of competence centers integrating emergency medicine, neurology, clinical biochemistry, and addiction medicine specialists.
- Implementation of advanced biochemical analyses (homocysteine, methylmalonic acid).
- Development of awareness campaigns and collaboration with healthcare professionals and educators.
Main Results:
- PROTOSIDE aims to standardize diagnostic protocols and patient care pathways.
- The network strengthens addictovigilance and promotes international guidelines for N₂O misuse.
- An integrated approach is proposed to enhance clinical management and reduce complications.
Conclusions:
- PROTOSIDE offers an innovative model for a global response to N₂O misuse.
- This initiative harmonizes public health strategies and improves patient outcomes.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to managing and preventing N₂O-related health problems.
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