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Nitrous oxide pharmacology and clinical actions in the COVID era
Scientific Programme (On Demand)
Session Description
Nitrous oxide pharmacology and clinical actions in the COVID era
Nitrous oxide inhalation sedation (NOIS), as an anxiolytic and behaviour guidance technique, is an important and integral part of a dental practice. Many children (as well as children with special needs) would have been obliged to undergo deep sedation or general anaesthesia if it wasn’t available. This small and simple inorganic chemical molecule has simultaneously effects of analgesia, anxiolysis, and amnesia that are of great clinical interest. Recent studies have helped to clarify these properties. In this lecture we present latest research on its pharmacology as well as recommendations to ensure its safe use in the context of COVID-19.
Learning Objectives
Nitrous oxide inhalation sedation (NOIS), as an anxiolytic and behaviour guidance technique, is an important and integral part of a dental practice. Many children (as well as children with special needs) would have been obliged to undergo deep sedation or general anaesthesia if it wasn’t available. This small and simple inorganic chemical molecule has simultaneously effects of analgesia, anxiolysis, and amnesia that are of great clinical interest. Recent studies have helped to clarify these properties. In this lecture we present latest research on its pharmacology as well as recommendations to ensure its safe use in the context of COVID-19.
Learning Objectives
- understand the mechanisms of analgesic, anxiolytic and amnesic actions of Nitrous oxide
- understand the way COVID-19 affects the use of Nitrous oxide
- recommendations for its safe use during COVID-19