Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO NITROUS OXIDE/OXYGEN SEDATION 1. Practice guidelines 2. History and evolution of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation 3. Pain and anxiety management 4. Comparison of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation to other sedation methods 5. Physical properties and pharmacokinetics of nitrous oxide and oxygen 6. Manufacturing and distribution of nitrous oxide and oxygen gases 7. Economic benefits associated with nitrous oxide and oxygen administration PART II: ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION 8. Anatomy and physiology of respiration and airway management 9. Nitrous oxide interaction with the body 10. Patient assessment 11. Titration of nitrous oxide and oxygen gases 12. Signs and symptoms of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation 13. Technique for nitrous oxide and oxygen administration 14. Recovery from nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation 15. Multidisciplinary application of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation 16. Clinical application of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation in pediatrics PART III: ISSUES OF SPECIAL CONSIDERATION 17. Potential biohazards for health personnel associated with chronic exposure to nitrous oxide 18. Nitrous oxide abuse issues 19. Ethical and legal concerns regarding nitrous oxide administration 20. Commonly asked questions regarding nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation 21. Future trends in nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation APPENDICES Appendix A: Manufacturers and Organizational Resources Appendix B: Percent of N2O Administered Appendix C: N2O/O2 Sedation Record Appendix D: Informed Consent Appendix E: Overview of Administration of N2O/O2 Sedation Appendix F: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Appendix G: Overview of CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines