DENA 1063 - Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab None
Course Description: This course focuses on the utilization of nitrous oxide sedation for anxiety and pain control in dentistry. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass a Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions. A student who is pregnant requires a physician’s approval for course attendance because of nitrous oxide exposure.   
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): DENA 1021 , DENA 1022  DENA 1031 , DENA 1041 , and DENA 1042 . 
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in DENA 1032 , DENA 1061 , DENA 1062   and DENA 1700  

Major Content

1. Minnesota Board of Dentistry requirements to administer nitrous oxide  
2. Human respiratory system and methods of pain management  
3. Safety measures and ethical issues related to nitrous oxide administration  
4. Patient assessment and selection and medical emergency preparedness  
5. Nitrous oxide abuse issues  
6. Flow rates for nitrous oxide and oxygen, titration, and diffusion hypoxia  
7. Symptoms of minimal sedation and oversedation  
8. Armamentarium and documentation for nitrous oxide administration  
9. Nitrous oxide administration techniques and indications/contraindications for nitrous oxide use  
10. Levels of ambient nitrous in the dental office environment  

11. Handling, storage, and disposal of infectious and hazardous waste

1. identify rationale for the Minnesota Licensed Advanced Function: administer and monitor nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia 
2. describe indications and contraindications related to nitrous oxide administration.
3. select armamentarium necessary for patient treatment. 
4. follow current disease protection protocol and aseptic technique guidelines. 
5. demonstrate dental assisting skills on typodonts and clinical volunteers. 
6. safely handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste.

Courses and Registration