Yes, good point! Based on the Cochrane review, we could confidently say nitrous oxide has an effect on pain. I should have said the evidence for the degree of pain relief appears variable and uncertain, although on a closer look, Cochrane’s estimate suggests 3.5 on a 0-10 scale vs placebo (which is pretty great).
Yes, good point! Based on the Cochrane review, we could confidently say nitrous oxide has an effect on pain. I should have said the evidence for the degree of pain relief appears variable and uncertain, although on a closer look, Cochrane’s estimate suggests 3.5 on a 0-10 scale vs placebo (which is pretty great).