Question 1

what is the definition or description of: nitrous oxide allergy?

Accepted Answer

N2O Allergy: An allergy to the inhalation agent, N2O.

Question 2

can whip its (nitrous oxide) cause permanent nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Beware  of hypoxia: The big danger with nitrous oxide is that you can happily die of lack of oxygen.  If you inhale pure nitrous you get 0% oxygen.  You can pass out and not breath enough oxygen and get brain injury.  In safe medical use, we always mix in at least 25% oxygen.

Question 3

can nitrous oxide cause severe anxiety and panic attacks?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: First, it is a sympathy mimetic agent, so it may directly cause that reaction, although I have never seen it. Also, simply the process of initiating the anesthetic, breathing through the mask, may trigger an attack. Ask your doctor to prescribe an anxiolytic to those before your next procedure.

Question 4

where can you get nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

Nitrous Oxide: Not for sale to the general public.

Question 5

what is the damage from nitrous oxide/oxygen deprivation?

Accepted Answer

Lack of Oxygen: The damage is in the "lack of oxygen" part. The lack of n20 isn't in question here. 

If too much n20 were to become part of that mixture, reducing the o2 concentration to less than 21%, that could lead to dangerous hypoxemia (lack of o2). This will compromise o2 delivery to your brain and other vital organs, putting them at risk for metabolic failure and even cell death. To be avoided!

Question 6

why do dentists dislike using nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

Maybe They Do!: It may be that some dental offices prefer, or have more experience with, local anesthesia and premedication exclusively for procedures requiring anesthesia. The use of n2o isn't necessarily the anesthetic of choice, or the one preferred, for many dental procedures.

Question 7

is nitrous oxide stronger than ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

No: No, Ativan (lorazepam) is stronger; however, the effects of nitrous oxide are gone before you leave the dental office.

Question 8

is it safe to use nitrous oxide during labor?

Accepted Answer

Nitrous: Nitrous is used much in europe and england for very effective analgesia during labor.  It is generally regarded as safe.  In the us, however, it has not gained the traction similar to such modalities as epidural anesthesia.  While no one method is 100% safe, nitrous is considered as safe as an epidural or administration of an IV narcotic.  In the us, we need more clinical trials.

Question 9

what can it feel like to have a tooth pulled with nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

Better Than Without!: Nitrous oxide is just like that song "a spoon full of sugar, helps the medicine go down!"  nitrous oxide does not provide anesthesia to the tissue, but makes you feel much more relaxed and accepting of the procedure while it's happening.  It will put your mind at ease.  You will still need local anesthesia, which is really what makes the procedure pain free.

Question 10

what is the average cost of nitrous oxide at the dentist's office?

Accepted Answer

The range varies.: Nitrous oxide is an medical anestheic gas. Doctors must pay large fees to have the tanks and delivery systems installed and maintained for patient use. Also, there is an additional cost with a doctor's liability insurance policy regarding nitrous oxide. Therefore, a fee is charged. The fee differs all over the country; it is based on what is called the usual customary rate for an area.
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