Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring
Dec 2, 2023 Closed Dentistry
Description
This lecture/lab course is designed to fulfill the NC State Board of Dental Examiner's educational requirement for dental hygienists and dental assistants to monitor N20/O2. Completion of this course will certify dental auxiliary staff to monitor patients receiving nitrous oxide sedation and serves as a refresher for dentists.
Demonstration lab at the MAHEC Dental Health Center is included in the course day.
Snow date if needed: 12/9/2023
In Collaboration with
MAHEC Dental Health Center &
Center for Advanced Training
Target Audience
Dental Healthcare Providers
Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture/discussion/demo lab, the participant will be able to:
- Recall the history and characteristics of Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Discuss the pharmacology and respiratory physiology of Nitrous Oxide, including the uptake and distribution of gases
- Identify indications, contraindications and complications of inhalation analgesia
- Describe the characteristics of the Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen delivery system
- Distinguish the states of anesthesia and phases of State I Anesthesia
Faculty
- Bob P. Hollowell, Jr., DDS, MS
Brochure / Registration Form
