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Do thalassemia patients have nitrous oxide contraindications

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Thalassemia is a blood disorder that impacts the amount of oxygen carrying protein in the blood. Because nitrous oxide increases oxygen levels, it may be safe to use on people with forms of anemia, such as thalassemia.
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