Question 1

for how long should a patient stay on oxygen after being on nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

Not Long: There is a theoretical concern that after discontinuing the inhalation of nitrous oxide, the rapid transfer of the gas from the body into the lungs to be exhaled, could displace oxygen from the lung.  Breathing oxygen for a few minutes should prevent this.  Once a patient is awake and breathing normally, there is little to no risk.

Question 2

are patients who have quarterly periodontal cleanings allowed nitrous oxide to decrease pain during the 45 minute hygienist procedure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: It is becoming more common these days to make our services "more comfortable" for our patients.  Some doctors do perform procedures under nitrous oxide, particularly for patients who are anxious about the procedure.  If your dentist uses nitrous in his practice, there is no reason that his/her hygienist cannot perform your cleanings "under the influence"!

Question 3

is a 50-50 ratio of nitrous oxide-oxygen usually enough to make a teen patient sleepy/drowsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should be more than enough since most adult patients get to that on 50/50 or less.

Question 4

what is it like to be on nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

N2O: Some people like it because it relaxes them and they feel as though they have had a couple of glasses of wine. Other people hate it as it makes them uncomfortable and some say claustrophobic. Good news is room air gets it out of your system very fast within a minute or two so try it first before you commit to a procedure. Have your dentist or md let you try it first.

Question 5

i was wondering what are the effects of nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

Nitrous Oxide:: When some patients get too high a concentration, especially on a full stomach, they may feel nauseous and then regurgitate. See: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/nitrous_oxide dentists use nitrous oxide and oxygen to relax patients during dental procedures.

Question 6

are nitrous oxide and cialis incompatible?

Accepted Answer

No: One is not a contraindication for the other.

Question 7

what are the side effects of nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

Sleepiness, nausea: Nitrous oxide is a gas that can be used as a component of general anesthesia. It is a weak anesthetic in its own right, and is sometimes used in dental offices to supplement pain relief. Its main effect is drowsiness or sleep, and the most common side effect is nausea. Nitrous oxide is used much less in anesthesia today since we have other, more potent anesthetic gases in wide use.

Question 8

does nitrous oxide have any addicting agents?

Accepted Answer

No: Nitrous oxide is a gas and is completely eliminated from your system prior to you leaving the dental office.

Question 9

nitrous oxide and valium can be used in conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: I am assuming this is for a dental appointment or some similar medical reason and not for recreation. It is only safe under the supervision of a trained medico. Partying with nitrous oxide can result in brain damage or even death because no one is making sure you get enough oxygen!

Question 10

what anesthetic alternatives are there for nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

None: Nitrous oxide is a vapor with rapid onset and offset, poor anesthesia (amnesia) maintenance, and excellent analgesia in high concentrations.  As such, it is unique in its properties.  There are intravenous equivalents, but none that can be simply breathed.  It's major side-effect is nausea and vomiting, so it's popularity as an anesthesia adjunct in diminishing

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