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What gas is used in hospitals to make you fall sleep?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anaesthetics: Volatile anaesthetics may include medications like desflurane, isoflurane & sevoflurane which may be combined with nitrous oxide to induce a deep sleep state.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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