title: Nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation: an update.
abstract: This course will teach the desirable characteristics of nitrous oxide, indications and contraindications for N2O/O2 use, as well as facts and myths surrounding chronic exposure to nitrous oxide, the biologic effects associated with high levels of the gas, and ways to assess and minimize trace gas contamination in an outpatient setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Hygien, University of South Dakota, USA.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brunick
authors.forename: Morris S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods*; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D015920:Gas Scavengers; D006801:Humans; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors
chemical_list: D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D014805:Vitamin B 12