50 % oxygen, 50% nitrous oxide (laughing gas). This is a gas analgesic used extensively in Mountain Rescue. Five whiffs of this baby and you will be laughing all the way home on the stretcher.

Good for treating limb injuries. Must never be used in head or chest injuries as it can mask symptoms (sp ??) of dangerous conditions such as heavy concussion or swelling of the brain.

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