NITRIOUS OXIDE

The DA Academy Dental Nitrious Oxide Training course will provide information to meet the Nitrous Oxide/oxygen inhalation conscious sedation.  Students in this program learn:

• Define conscious sedation and be aware of the benefits for the patient and dentist

• Understand the psychophysiology of pain, anxiety, and sedation

• Understand the physiology of respiration and of N2O-O2 inhalation

• Know the advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications to the use of N2O in normal and medically compromised patients

• Understand the techniques used to administer N2O and monitor patients while they receive it

• Recognize the complications that may arise as a result of N2O administration, and understand the prevention, early detection, and treatment of these complications

• Learn the hazards associated with the use of N2O and accepted methods used to reduce exposure to an acceptable level in the dental office

• Recognize special problems associated with the use of N2O in children and know the proper technique for administering it to them

• Discuss nitrous oxide equipment, including tanks, regulators, manifolds and machines

• Understand guidelines for installation and use as issued by the National Fire Protection Association and the American Dental Association

• Recognize the similarities of N2O sedation and hypnosis, be familiar with the basic concepts of hypnosis and its usefulness as an adjunct to N2O sedation