Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation, 3rd Edition

Key Features

• Step-by-step administration techniques and responses to frequently asked questions provide practical information for everyday use of N2O/O2.
• Concise, outline format and convenient, portable size make this handbook easy to use in the clinical setting.
• Current American Society of Anesthesiologists classification system familiarizes you with ASA guidelines for assessing patients with medical risk.
• Information on current equipment in analgesia delivery shows how each component works so you can see and compare what’s new in the field.
• In-depth discussion of recovery from N2O/O2 helps you better determine when it’s appropriate to release a patient.
• Sample forms (sedation record, informed consent, etc.) are provided – copy and use them as needed.

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New to This Edition

• New icons speed you to important information on indications, considerations, and contraindications for nitrous oxide.
• The latest information on biohazards provides current guidelines for proper monitoring.
• Increased content on pediatric sedation enables you to provide specialized care to younger patients.
• Expanded art program, including integral sections of color-coded equipment, improving your understanding of proper handling and procedures.
• Additional step-by-step photos highlight the most current techniques and equipment.

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Author Information

By Morris S. Clark, DDS, FACD, University of Colorado, Denver, CO; and Ann Brunick, RDH, MS, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SDBack To Top