Entrance of nitrous oxide into cavities filled with gas (ex. bowel) can lead to an increase in pressure. After intravitreal injection of sulfur hexafluoride (colorless, odorless, non-flammable gas) or perfluoropropane (C3F8), nitrous oxide may increase intraocular pressure. [More]
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