The only product of its kind focused specifically on nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation (N2O/O2), Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation, 5th Edition, is ideal in educational and clinical settings. This portable text features a user-friendly outline format that is easy to digest, along with summary tables and boxes, clear illustrations, step-by-step techniques with photos, and review questions and critical thinking exercises — right when and where you need it. The 5th edition of this chairside reference includes new content on industry best practices along with efficacy in comparison to other methods of sedation. Now with new and updated artwork, this unique text continues to be the resource for students, instructors, and practitioners alike.
1. Part I: Introduction to Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation - p. viii 2. 1: Discovery, History, and Evolution of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation - p. viii 3. 2: Guidelines for Best Practice - p. 10 4. 3: Pain and Anxiety Management - p. 14 5. 4: Desirable Characteristics of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation - p. 24 6. 5: Physical Properties and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen - p. 29 7. 6: Manufacturing, Use, and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gases - p. 39 8. 7: Delivery of Nitrous Oxide/Oxide Sedation - p. 48 9. Part II: Anatomy, Physiology, and Administration - p. 65 10. 8: Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration and Airway Management - p. 65 11. 9: Nitrous Oxide and Its Interaction With the Body - p. 79 12. 10: Patient Assessment and Evaluation - p. 88 13. 11: Titration of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gases - p. 98 14. 12: Signs and Symptoms of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 102 15. 13: Technique for Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Administration and Assessment of Recovery - p. 108 16. 14: Multidisciplinary Applications of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 128 17. 15: Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation in Pediatrics - p. 142 18. Part III: Issues of Special Consideration - p. 155 19. 16: Potential Biohazards for Health Personnel Associated With Chronic Exposure to Nitrous Oxide - p. 155 20. 17: Nitrous Oxide Abuse Issues - p. 169 21. 18: Ethical and Legal Considerations Regarding Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Administration - p. 180 22. 19: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 186 23. 20: Future Trends in Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 191 24. Appendix A - p. 192 25. Appendix B - p. 202 26. Appendix C: Blood Pressure Tables and Growth Charts for Boys and Girls - p. 209 27. Appendix D: Informed Consent for Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 218 28. Appendix E: Percent of Nitrous Oxide Administered - p. 219 29. Appendix F: Administration of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 219 30. Appendix G: Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation Record - p. 222 31. Appendix H: Administration of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation Clinical Competency Evaluation - p. 222 32. Appendix I: Economic Benefits Associated With Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Administration - p. 224 33. Appendix J: Mock Exam and Answer Keys - p. 228 34. Index - p. 237
The only product of its kind focused specifically on nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation (N2O/O2), Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation, 5th Edition, is ideal in educational and clinical settings. This portable text features a user-friendly outline format that is easy to digest, along with summary tables and boxes, clear illustrations, step-by-step techniques with photos, and review questions and critical thinking exercises — right when and where you need it. The 5th edition of this chairside reference includes new content on industry best practices along with efficacy in comparison to other methods of sedation. Now with new and updated artwork, this unique text continues to be the resource for students, instructors, and practitioners alike.
1. Part I: Introduction to Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation - p. viii 2. 1: Discovery, History, and Evolution of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation - p. viii 3. 2: Guidelines for Best Practice - p. 10 4. 3: Pain and Anxiety Management - p. 14 5. 4: Desirable Characteristics of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation - p. 24 6. 5: Physical Properties and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen - p. 29 7. 6: Manufacturing, Use, and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gases - p. 39 8. 7: Delivery of Nitrous Oxide/Oxide Sedation - p. 48 9. Part II: Anatomy, Physiology, and Administration - p. 65 10. 8: Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration and Airway Management - p. 65 11. 9: Nitrous Oxide and Its Interaction With the Body - p. 79 12. 10: Patient Assessment and Evaluation - p. 88 13. 11: Titration of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gases - p. 98 14. 12: Signs and Symptoms of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 102 15. 13: Technique for Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Administration and Assessment of Recovery - p. 108 16. 14: Multidisciplinary Applications of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 128 17. 15: Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation in Pediatrics - p. 142 18. Part III: Issues of Special Consideration - p. 155 19. 16: Potential Biohazards for Health Personnel Associated With Chronic Exposure to Nitrous Oxide - p. 155 20. 17: Nitrous Oxide Abuse Issues - p. 169 21. 18: Ethical and Legal Considerations Regarding Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Administration - p. 180 22. 19: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 186 23. 20: Future Trends in Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 191 24. Appendix A - p. 192 25. Appendix B - p. 202 26. Appendix C: Blood Pressure Tables and Growth Charts for Boys and Girls - p. 209 27. Appendix D: Informed Consent for Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 218 28. Appendix E: Percent of Nitrous Oxide Administered - p. 219 29. Appendix F: Administration of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation - p. 219 30. Appendix G: Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation Record - p. 222 31. Appendix H: Administration of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation Clinical Competency Evaluation - p. 222 32. Appendix I: Economic Benefits Associated With Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Administration - p. 224 33. Appendix J: Mock Exam and Answer Keys - p. 228 34. Index - p. 237