title: Nitrous oxide, Part I: Historical perspective and patient selection.
abstract: Nitrous oxide inhalation sedation has a remarkable history of efficacy and safety. This article, the first of a two-part series, will review the history, pharmacology, and patient selection criteria of nitrous oxide sedation.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: MacAfee
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000266:history; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000266:history
chemical_list: D009609:Nitrous Oxide