Nitrous Oxide Sedation: Turn Your Patient to a Happy One

Learning Objectives:

– Review briefly the various methods of control of anxiety in dentistry
– Discuss the principles of basic physics related to gases and inhalational sedation
– Review the levels of consciousness and unconsciousness and their determinants
– Review the basics of respiratory physiology
– Review the pharmacology of nitrous oxide
– Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of inhalational sedation
– Discuss indications and contraindications of inhalational sedation
– Understand the function of the equipment
– Discuss the possible medical emergencies of nitrous oxide sedation
– Learn and apply the necessary clinical skills for nitrous oxide sedation effectively and safely
– Describe the hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation
– Understand the medico-legal aspects of nitrous oxide administration.

Teaching Format:

– Lectures
– Case-based discussions
– Evidence-based Practice
– Interactive sessions
– Hands-on course.

DETAILED PROGRAM OUTLINE - DIDACTIC SESSION

– Anxiety and its psychological impact in dentistry
– Anxiety management techniques in dentistry
– Respiratory physiology
– Pharmacology of nitrous oxide
– Advantages and disadvantages of nitrous oxide
– Indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide
– Monitoring sedation techniques
– Nitrous oxide equipment
– Emergencies: Prevention and management
– Clinical protocol: nitrous oxide sedation
– Hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation
– Medico-legal aspects of nitrous oxide administration.

HANDS-ON SESSION

– Demonstration:

- Gas cylinders | Mixing machines | Technique
- Clinical demonstration
- Participant Training.