Óxido nitroso
Laughing Gas
Óxido nitroso Es un olor dulce, No produce irritacion, colorless gas which you can breathe.
Nitrous Oxide has been the primary means of sedation in dentistry for many years. Nitrous oxide is safe, the patient receives 50-70% oxygen with no less than 30% óxido nitroso.
El paciente es capaz de respirar por sí mismos y mantener el control de todas las funciones corporales.
El paciente puede experimentar amnesia leve y puede quedarse dormido, no recordar todo lo que sucedió durante su nombramiento.
There are many advantages to using Nitrous Oxide
- The depth of sedation can be altered at any time to increase or decrease sedation.
- There is no after effect such as a "hangover".
- Inhalation sedation is safe with no side effects on your heart and lungs, etc..
- Inhalation sedation is very effective in minimizing gagging.
- It works rapidly as it reaches the brain within 20 seconds. En tan sólo 2-3 minutes its relaxation and pain killing properties develop.
Razones para no utilizar el óxido nitroso
No se debe utilizar el óxido nitroso si usted ha sido diagnosticado con la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC). Aunque no hay otras contraindicaciones principales para el uso de óxido nitroso, you may not want to use it if you have emphysema, exotic chest problems, M.S., a cold or other difficulties with breathing.
You may want to ask your dentist for a "5 minute trial" to see how you feel with this type of sedation method before proceeding.
