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Pharmacology of Nitrous Oxide course for Dental Practice
Speciality Classification
Oral Health
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Subject matter expert
eLearning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
Faculty of Dental Surgery,elfh,NHS
This session describes the pharmacology of nitrous oxide and how this relates to its use for inhalation sedation. The physical properties, clinical and unwanted side effects of the drug are also considered.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- list the main properties of nitrous oxide
- list the clinical effects of nitrous oxide
- describe the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry
- describe the side effects of nitrous oxide
The ideal sedation agent should have a wide margin of safety, be simple to use, have a rapid onset and recovery and produce few side effects. For inhalation sedation in dentistry, the drug of choice is nitrous oxide in combination with oxygen.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should have completed:
- Professional guidelines for conscious sedation in dental practice (141-0140)
- Anatomy relevant to conscious sedation in dental practice (141-0141)
- Respiratory physiology relevant to conscious sedation (141-0143)
Title
Pharmacology of Nitrous Oxide course for Dental Practice
Speciality Classification
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Dental, -- DENTAL --
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
03_28
Access Duration (in months)
12
Programs this course belongs to
Modules this course belongs to
Price:
$19.00
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