Vermont Dental Conference
Program #11 Nitrous Oxide Sedation 101 (An Introduction to Passing Gas)
Steven Bookless, DDS, MBA, SA
Audience Code: D, H, A 3 CEUs/Clinical Lecture
This presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include, indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery.
Discussion of Pain and Anxiety Control
• Sedation Techniques • Stages of Anesthesia • Anatomy and Physiology Related to the Delivery of Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Components of the Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Delivery Systems • Fail Safe Mechanisms • Technique of Delivery • Indications and Contraindications for the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the Stages of Anesthesia and their Importance
- Explain the Mechanism of How Nitrous Oxide Exerts its Effects
- Explain the Safety Features of the Delivery System
- Describe the Components of the Delivery System
- Describe the Indications and Contraindications for Using Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
- Describe the Critical Areas of the Pre-procedure Physical Evaluation
- Describe the Monitoring Equipment Necessary for Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
- Describe the Post-sedation Recovery Procedure
