STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Discuss concepts relating to anxiety and pain control with nitrous oxide analgesia.

 II.     List the indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide use.

 III.    Describe physical and chemical characteristics of nitrous oxide.

 IV.     Assess a patient¿s medical, physical and mental status to determine need for anxiety control and appropriateness of nitrous oxide use.

 V.      Outline safety features of nitrous oxide and oxygen for both equipment and technique.

 VI.     Describe complications that may occur from the use of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.

 VII.    Describe the sequence of sensations that a person may experience at different concentrations of nitrous oxide.

 VIII.   Administer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation to a patient using proper techniques to include:

         A.      preparation of equipment

         B.      induction/titration

         C.      monitoring of patients

         D.      conclusion of use

 IX.     Explain the experience of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation to the patient so they will have a positive and successful experience.

 X       List the important factors of nitrous oxide and environmental hygiene.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

 II.     Pain and Anxiety Management

 III.    Comparison of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation with Other Sedation Methods

 IV.     History and Evolution of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

 V.      Multidisciplinary Application of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

 VI.     Economic Benefits Associated with Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration

 VII.    Manufacture and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen

 VIII.   Patient Assessment

 IX.     Physical Properties and Pharmaco Kinetics of Nitrous Oxide Material is covered in DEH-246.

 X       Nitrous Oxide Interaction with the Body Material is covered in DEH-246.

 XI.     Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration Material is covered in BIO-201 and BIO-202.

 XII.    Tritration of  Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Gases

 XIII.   Technique for Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration

 XIV.    Signs and Symptoms of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

 XV.     Recovery from Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

 XVI.    Nitrous Oxide Abuse Issues

 XVII.   Potential Biohazards for Health Personnel with Chronic Exposure to Nitrous Oxide

 XVIII.  Ethical and Legal Concerns Regarding Nitrous Oxide Administration

 XIX.    Future Trends in Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation