Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation
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...
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The second edition contains a new chapter on pediatrics, a new chapter on commonly asked questions, revision to reflect the updated guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesiology, descriptions and photos of the most recent equipment, and updated information on issues of biohazards. The chapter titles include manufacturing and distribution of N2O and O2 gases, patient assessment, N2O abuse issues, titration of N2O/O2 gases, recovery from sedation, and multidisciplinary application. The volume is well illustrated with b&w photos. Clark teaches at the U. of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Brunick teaches at the U. of South Dakota. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Louis Graham This handbook reviews all the necessary information regarding the various areas involved with nitrous oxide sedation. The purpose is to reeducate the reader about nitrous oxide. Such an objective is worthy due to the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry. This objective is met, and the book is casual in style and easy to read. It is written for both practitioners and students. The authors are both very credible on the subject matter. It covers clinical and nonclinical areas; an historical overview; ethical and legal concerns; risks and benefits; and reviews on pain and anxiety, economical considerations, and physical properties. The best feature is style, as it is very easy to read. It is thus easily available to handle a quick question, or review an area regarding the subject. This is a quality, easy to read handbook about nitrous oxide. For both the neophyte or traditional user, this is a text that can be of benefit to the reader.
Pt. IIntroduction to Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation11Practice Guidelines32History and Evolution of N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation63Pain and Anxiety Management164Comparison of N[subscript 2]/O[subscript 2] Sedation to Other Sedation Methods285Physical Properties and Pharmacokinetics of N[subscript 2]O336Manufacturing and Distribution of N[subscript 2]O and O[subscript 2] Gases417Economic Benefits Associated with N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Administration70Pt. IIAnatomy, Physiology, and Administration758Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration and Airway Management779N[subscript 2]O and its Interaction with the Body8910Patient Assessment9911Titration of N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Gases10712Signs and Symptoms of N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation11113Technique for N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Administration11814Recovery from N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation14415Multidisciplinary Application of N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation14916Clinical Application of N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation in Pediatrics163Pt. IIIIssues of Special Consideration16917Potential Biohazards for Health Personnel Associated with Chronic Exposure to N[subscript 2]O17118N[subscript 2]O Abuse Issues18519Ethical and Legal Considerations Regarding N[subscript 2]O Administration19720Commonly Asked Questions Regarding N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation20121Future Trends in N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation204App. AManufacturers and Organizational Resources207App. BPercent of N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Administered212App. CN[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation Record214App. DInformed Consent for N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation215App. EOverview of Administration of N[subscript 2]O/O[subscript 2] Sedation216App. FHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996217App. GOverview of CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines220
\ Louis GrahamThis handbook reviews all the necessary information regarding the various areas involved with nitrous oxide sedation. The purpose is to reeducate the reader about nitrous oxide. Such an objective is worthy due to the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry. This objective is met, and the book is casual in style and easy to read. It is written for both practitioners and students. The authors are both very credible on the subject matter. It covers clinical and nonclinical areas; an historical overview; ethical and legal concerns; risks and benefits; and reviews on pain and anxiety, economical considerations, and physical properties. The best feature is style, as it is very easy to read. It is thus easily available to handle a quick question, or review an area regarding the subject. This is a quality, easy to read handbook about nitrous oxide. For both the neophyte or traditional user, this is a text that can be of benefit to the reader.\ \ \ \ \ Reviewer: Lou Graham, DDS(University of Chicago Medical Center)\ Description: This handbook reviews all the necessary information regarding the various areas involved with nitrous oxide sedation.\ Purpose: The purpose is to reeducate the reader about nitrous oxide. Such an objective is worthy due to the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry. This objective is met, and the book is casual in style and easy to read.\ Audience: It is written for both practitioners and students. The authors are both very credible on the subject matter.\ Features: It covers clinical and nonclinical areas; an historical overview; ethical and legal concerns; risks and benefits; and reviews on pain and anxiety, economical considerations, and physical properties. The best feature is style, as it is very easy to read. It is thus easily available to handle a quick question, or review an area regarding the subject.\ Assessment: This is a quality, easy to read handbook about nitrous oxide. For both the neophyte or traditional user, this is a text that can be of benefit to the reader.\ \ \ 3 Stars from Doody\ \
