Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation / Edition 5

by Morris S. Clark DDS, FACD, Ann L. Brunick RDH, MS

Overview

A first in its field, the HANDBOOK OF NITROUS OXIDE AND OXYGEN SEDATION is the only nitrous oxide oxygen sedation handbook written specifically as a chairside reference for the healthcare professional. It provides comprehensive coverage of the principles of nitrous oxide oxygen sedation for pain and anxiety management, and is written at a level that can be easily understood. Presented in a user-friendly outline format, it features the most current information regarding occupational biohazards and state-of-the-art equipment. Fitting easily in the pocket of a lab coat, no healthcare professional should be without it.

Features clearly organized chapters in outline format with clear headings so readers easily find information. Includes vital chapter on patient assessment, which features the system used by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to classify a patient according to medical risk. Contains innovative chapter on multidisciplinary application of N2O/O2, which explains the full range of nitrous oxide in the healthcare field, including ambulatory and outpatient procedures. A detailed chapter on equipment dissects a general delivery system for clear understanding on how each part works, with emphasis on safety features. Techniques for administration, monitoring, and titration are illustrated and presented step-by-step for complete understanding of procedures. Includes the most current information regarding biohazard issues for increased safety. Contains chapter devoted to recovery from sedation to ensure proper evaluation before patient dismissal. Easy-to-use handbook format allows for quick retrieval of information. The only textbook on the market solely dedicated to N2O/O2 sedation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323567428
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	06/13/2019
Edition description:	5th ed.
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	545,127
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ann Brunick is the Dean of Health Sciences and Chairperson and Professor of Dental Hygiene at the University of South Dakota. In addition to Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation, she has contributed to other dental hygiene texts.

Table of Contents

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

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From the Publisher

Make the most of N2O/O2 sedation for safer and more efficient pain control and anxiety relief.

Editorial Reviews

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.

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