title: Nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia in dermatologic surgery.
abstract: Nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia is a safe and effective means of abating pain and anxiety. It is applicable to a wide range of patients and procedures, has minimal side effects, and minimizes need for additional sedation. Determination of its ultimate usefulness and practicality in dermatologic surgery requires controlled clinical trials.
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000295:instrumentation; D000777:Anesthetics; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000139:chemically induced; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D010100:Oxygen