Y48: Anaesthetics and therapeutic gases
Y48.5: Therapeutic gases
The classification under ICD-10 code Y48.5 refers to the adverse effects of therapeutic gases. Therapeutic gases are essential components of medical treatments for a range of conditions including respiratory diseases and anesthesia during surgery. However, although these gases can have life-saving properties, they can also present potential harm if improperly administered or used. Adverse effects can vary widely, based on the type of gas, the dose, and the individual patient's health condition. Examples of complications could include oxygen toxicity leading to damage of lung tissues when high concentrations of oxygen are used or nitrogen narcosis, which can result in confusion or unconsciousness, when nitrogen is involved. Additionally, anesthetic gases can have temporary side effects, like nausea and vomiting or potentially serious ones like allergic reactions.
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