Nitrous oxide| laughing gas for procedural sedation
Jun 13, 2021•13 min•Ep. 88
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Episode description
Nitrous oxide is a common choice for procedural sedation, for its rapid onset and offset and combination of sedation, anxiolysis, amnesia and some level of analgesia. It's great for short procedures like cannulas or suturing.
In this episode, we will go through the use of nitrous oxide, common side effects, contraindications to be aware of, and proposed mechanisms of action.
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