Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation

This handbook provides a reference on nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation, a safe and effective nontraumatic method of pain and anxiety management for patients undergoing healthcare procedures. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach to a subject that includes all health disciplines.

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This superb textbook provides a superior alternative to studying notes or textbooks and helps students glean the essential "need to know" information on the topic of nitrous oxide and sedation. There is no other book available that tackles this topic. Features: * Chapter on patient assessment familiarises the reader with ASA parameters for classifying medical risk patients * Chapter on nitrous oxide interaction * Chapter on multidisciplinary application describes various settings for ambulatory and outpatient procedures * Provides step-by-step directions regarding administration and titration * Reader becomes familiar with equipment and is instructed on how to assess patient to ensure well-being * Touches on all aspects of recovery to allow the reader to determine when it is appropriate to dismiss patient * Up-to-date references * Compact - fits into the pocket of a lab coat