More and more dental professionals are finding that N2O/O2 is a reliable and efficient method of relieving pain, fear, and apprehension in patients undergoing surgical procedures - and is quickly and easily reversed without unwanted side effects.  The third edition of this unique chairside handbook is an invaluable resource for this method of sedation.  It provides step-by-step techniques of all the uses of N2O/O2 as a means of pain and anxiety management, and is written at a level that can be easily understood by dental students and professionals of all levels.

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

Morris S. Clark DDS, FACD University of Colorado, Denver, CO