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Please tell me what anesthetic alternatives exist to nitrous oxide?
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There are many: Options - local anesthetic, anxiolysis, nitrous sedation, IV sedation, general anesthesia. Hope this helps.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Plenty: Nitrous oxide is not a complete anesthetic. Any other inhaled agent can be substituted, and there are many intravenous agents that can also serve the purpose. In general, nitrous oxide is considered to be relatively innocuous.
Answered 3/31/2014
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