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Course Syllabus
Nitrous Oxide Sedation Review
Contact Hours: 2
Price: $30.00
Published August 2006
Pages 20
Course Description
Nitrous Oxide is a colorless gas that is used commonly in the
medical and dental professions as a sedative inhalant. Its chemical formula is N2O. English
scientist Joseph Priestley, who is best known for being the first to isolate oxygen, discovered nitrous oxide
in 1793. Priestley initially thought it could be used as a preserving agent, but his attempt to perfect it as
such failed. Humphrey Davy of Bristol, England was the first to experiment with the physiological
properties of the gas. He observed its effects on respiration and behavior as well as its anesthetic
properties. After observing the amusing effects on people who inhaled nitrous oxide, he coined the term
"laughing gas." Despite its potential medical uses, for the next few decades the gas was primarily used as a
recreational drug.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should:
- Understand the history of nitrous oxide sedation.
- Know the benefits and risks associated with nitrous oxide sedation.
- Identify the risks associated with nitrous oxide abuse.
- Understand how to administer nitrous oxide sedation.
- Know the contraindications of nitrous oxide use.
- Know how to properly document a sedation case.
- Understand the protocol for disinfection of sedation apparatus between patients.
About the Author
Anthony S. Mennito, D.M.D.
Dr. Mennito is a graduate of the
Temple University School of Dentistry and a member of a private dental practice for family dental care in
Bamberg, S.C. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the Medical University of South Carolina Dental
School and a member of the ADA and the Coastal Carolina study Club.
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