“This CE Course is a Gas!” Ensuring the Safe and Effective Delivery of Nitrous Oxide: Fail Safes
hosted byDentaltown, L.L.C“This CE Course is a Gas!” Ensuring the Safe and Effective Delivery of Nitrous Oxide: Fail Safes is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.
Released Date: 2/17/2021
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Overview:
This course is specifically designed to mitigate any concerns dental staff may have when working in offices where nitrous oxide – oxygen inhalational sedation is provided. Perfect for every clinician, hygienist or team member who may be concerned about their chronic environmental exposure to nitrous oxide, or even patients who are fearful of receiving this modality, this program reviews the nitrous oxide delivery system safety features currently in use.
Surveys by the American Dental association and the Academy of General Dentistry demonstrate that the percentage of American dentists employing nitrous oxide – oxygen sedation is about 75 percent. The mechanics of nitrous oxide – oxygen delivery systems are differentiated commonly between two types of systems: either portable or fixed (plumbed in central system). Despite the large inherent margin of safety surrounding nitrous oxide – oxygen administration, at least 12 significant safety features have been developed to ensure the safe delivery of this gas regardless of the type of system employed. While manufacturers’ are initially responsible for making sure that these safety features are intact during production, the ultimate responsibility lies with the practitioner who chooses to utilize this delivery system in their practice. For this reason it is important for oral healthcare providers to be familiar with these safety features and how to maintain their integrity.
This program is comprehensive in its scope and will augment the delivery of key points with case examples to further enhance the learning experience. If the oath that we all took upon graduation was to, “First, do no harm,” then this is a must-take course for all.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Discuss the twelve specific safety features inherent to all nitrous oxide – oxygen delivery systems
- Understand why the safest action is to simply remove the mask from the patient when a system failure is suspected
- Learn how to keep your office safe with a strategy for daily inspection and testing of your nitrous oxide – oxygen delivery system
- Recognize the different types of system failures that have occurred over the years and the solutions which have been implemented to avoid future concerns
- Recognize the different types of system failures that have occurred over the years and the solutions which have been implemented to avoid future concerns
- Appreciate the overall safety of nitrous oxide – oxygen inhalational sedation and how to counsel and advise staff on mitigating and recognizing any potential system failures
