Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation 1. Guidelines for Best Practice 2. History and Evolution of N2O/O2 Sedation 3. Pain and Anxiety Management 4. Comparison of N2O/O2 Sedation to Other Sedation Methods 5. Physical Properties and Pharmacokinetics of N2O 6. Manufacturing and Distribution of N2O and O2 Gases 7. Economic Benefits Associated with N2O/O2 Administration Part II: Anatomy, Physiology, and Administration 8. Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration and Airway Management 9. N2O and its Interaction with the Body 10. Patient Assessment 11. Titration of N2O/O2 Gases 12. Signs and Symptoms of N2O/O2 Sedation 13. Technique for N2O/O2 Administration 14. Recovery from N2O/O2 Sedation 15. Multidisciplinary Application of N2O/O2 Sedation 16. Clinical Application of N2O/O2 Sedation in Pediatrics Part III: Issues of Special Consideration 17. Potential Biohazards for Health Personnel Associated with Chronic Exposure to N2O 18. N2O Abuse Issues 19. Ethical and Legal Considerations Regarding N2O Administration 20. Commonly Asked Questions Regarding N2O/O2 Sedation 21. Future Trends in N2O/O2 Sedation Appendixes A. Manufacturers and Organizational Resources B. Percent of N2O/O2 Administered C. N2O/O2 Sedation Record D. Informed Consent for N2O/O2 Sedation E. Overview of Administration of N2O/O2 Sedation