The number of people seeking medical help linked to nitrous oxide use has been increasing in Victoria

A line graph showing an increase in nitrous oxide-linked ED presentations and referrals to Vic Poisons Centre in last five years.

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ED presentation data is reported by financial year, i.e. 2021as labelled is financial year 2020-21. The ED data from the Monash University Injury Surveillance Unit excludes presentations that are primarily psychiatric or neurological.

ABC NewsSource: Victorian Poisons Centre, Monash University Accident Research Centre