Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation Hands-On Training Course
About This Event
This certification course provides information to meet the nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation conscious sedation requirements. It is a required course for dentists on the rules and regulations for the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to qualify for a sedation/anesthesia permit. The program includes didactic and clinical sessions, totaling 16 CE hours (9 hours online didactic portion and 7 hours hands-on). Check-in is 8:30 AM; program runs 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Center of Oral Health Care and Research in San Antonio, TX. Presenter: Ernest E. Valdez, DDS. Topics covered include definitions, physiology, indications and contraindications of N2O, equipment, safety, and the relationship to hypnosis as an adjunct, with emphasis on reducing exposure and special considerations for children. CPR certification required; online didactic portion must be completed prior to attendance; course provides 16 CE hours and is ADA CERP-recognized.
Learning Objectives
- Define conscious sedation and be aware of the benefits for the patient and dentist
- Understand the psychophysiology of pain, anxiety, and sedation
- Understand the physiology of respiration and of N2O-O2 inhalation
- Know the advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications to the use of N2O in normal and medically compromised patients
- Understand the techniques used to administer N2O and monitor patients while they receive it
- Recognize the complications that may arise as a result of N2O administration, and understand the prevention, early detection, and treatment of these complications
- Learn the hazards associated with the use of N2O and accepted methods used to reduce exposure to an acceptable level in the dental office
- Recognize special problems associated with the use of N2O in children and know the proper technique for administering it to them
- Discuss nitrous oxide equipment, including tanks, regulators, manifolds and machines
- Understand guidelines for installation and use as issued by the National Fire Protection Association and the American Dental Association
- Recognize the similarities of N2O sedation and hypnosis, be familiar with the basic concepts of hypnosis and its usefulness as an adjunct to N2O sedation