Essentials of Nitrous Oxide

Essentials of Nitrous Oxide ONLINE
Didactic Part 1 for Labor and Delivery

Made Easy-to-Understand!

Part 1: Study online at your own pace.
Part 2: Required YouTube Video

Overview
Students will study and fully understand the Anesthetic Concepts necessary to safely and confidently administer Nitrous Oxide to a dental patient. You will start by learning about the gases Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen, assessing the patient, preparing the patient, understanding the basic pharmacology of the gases, along with the systems used to administer the gases to a patient.

Details:

Here is How this Works:

1. Register for the Online Course Part 1 of 2.

2. Download:
       a.   All 9 (nine) PDF learning modules.
       b.   Your notes.
       c.   The folder with your handouts.

3. Study at your own pace. You complete the lectures at your own pace. We won't rush you.

4. Email, text, or call us with any questions regarding the class or the materials. We want you to understand the materials.

5. Required 22 minute YouTube Video -
     Available at this web address: https://youtu.be/J5bFo65r9ak

6. Simple!!!

7. Call, email, or text if you have any questions: SedationConsult@outlook.com text or call (573) 268-4899.

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Presented by: Sedation Consult, LLC through The Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University

CEUs: 14

Tuition:
$397.00 for Labor and Delivery

Available for Nursing CE in all states.
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Class Outline

Part I Introduction

The History of Nitrous Oxide
Pain and anxiety
Indications for N2O/O2 in Dentistry
Relative and absolute contraindication for N2O in Dentistry
Alternatives to N2O in Dentistry

Part II The Physical and Chemical Properties of N2O

What is N2O
How is it made
Chemical structure
Physical properties of N2O gas – blue tanks
Flammability
Blood/Gas solubility
Lipid solubility
Environmental effects

Part III The Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of N2O

Pharmacokinetics of N2O – absorption, distribution, metabolism,
excretion - Diffusion hypoxia
Pharmacodynamics of N2O
MAC
Least Potent General Anesthetic
Maximum Recommended Dose (MRD)

Part IV Anesthetic Concepts of N2O

Health History
Physical Consultation
Dental Diagnosis; Anesthesia Treatment Plan; Psychological Diagnosis
Informed Consent - Treatment consent; N2O Consent
Day-of Preoperative Assessment; NPO status
Physical Examination; ASA Physical Status; Lung & Heart Auscultation; Airway Exam
Continuum of Sedation
Guedel's Signs of Anesthesia
Routes of Administration; Anatomy; Physiology of Respiration; Effects on Respiration
Occupational Hazards; Abuse; Heart disease; Liver disease; Kidney disease; Lung disease; Pregnancy/Fertility; Neurological damage; Anemia/DNA/Myelin; Gastrointestinal; Sexual awareness

Part V The Delivery of N2O/O2 to Patients

N2O Systems
N2O equipment
N2O supplies
The operatory
Infection control
Monitoring the patient’s vital signs
Charting; permanent records
Use with local anesthetic/Co-anesthetic agents
Reversal of N2O
Overdose of N2O
Patient recovery and discharge

Part VI The Safety Issues of N2O/O2

Inclement weather
Shut off
Dosimeter badges
Types of tanks
Loss of tank pressure – N2O and O2
Full or Empty
Installing tanks
Storage of tanks
Alarms

Daily/monthly/yearly checks

Part VII Legal Issues Regarding the Use of N2O

Dental Licensure Rules and the Use of N2O
N2O Dental Board Permit Application
Who can administer and monitor N2OPart IX Anesthesia Medical Emergencies (including Nitrous Oxide Emergencies)

Part VIII Anesthesia Medical Emergencies/Nitrous Oxide Emergencies

Part IX Required 22 minute YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/J5bFo65r9ak

Part X Final Exam

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlQP4DYWZWy1gfYLdoyEEoWvH9PPrg?e=8jgEoM

https://youtu.be/J5bFo65r9ak

Both 5 8 2022

To Register

Essentials of Nitrous Oxide Online for L&D

Offered Through:
The Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University.

Refund Policy: All sales are final. If unable to attend a registered course, credit will be applied toward one of our upcoming courses.