DNTA 1360 - Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Inhalation Administration

• CMST 2220  
• DNTA 1100  
• DNTA 1200  
• DNTA 1210  
• DNTA 1220  
• DNTA 1240  
• DNTA 1250  
• DNTA 1260  
• DNTA 1270  

• DNTA 1300  
• DNTA 1310  
• DNTA 1330  
• DNTA 1350  
• DNTA 1370  

1. Define terms related to nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia and state the laws regulating its administration and monitoring in Minnesota. 
2. Explain the dental purposes, indications, and contraindications for nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia. 
3. Describe the stages/planes of anesthesia, patient responses, and the physiological effects of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia. 
4. Understand the impact variations in race and ethnicity have on therapeutic dosing and how individuals metabolize and respond to nitrous oxide across different ethnicities and cultural groups.
5. Compare nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia with other pain control and sedation methods. 
6. Describe the correct patient assessment, equipment design, titration techniques, and steps for administering nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia. 
7. Explain the physical properties and pharmacokinetics of nitrous oxide and its interactions with body systems. 
8. Describe the anatomy and physiology of respiration and its relation to nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia. 
9. Identify the signs and symptoms of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia and describe recovery considerations. 
10. Recognize the abuse potential of nitrous oxide and biohazards for healthcare personnel from chronic exposure. 
11. Demonstrate competency in administering nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation/analgesia in a supervised clinical setting and complete appropriate charting and recordkeeping. 
12. Demonstrate cultural competency by recognizing and respecting diverse cultural beliefs and practices regarding sedation and pain management in dental care.

1. Laws and Regulation of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Inhalation Sedation 
2. Definitions/Terminology 
3. Purpose/Use 
4. Monitory and Administration Techniques 
5. Advantages/Disadvantages of Use 
6. Indications/Contraindications for Use 
7. Properties and Pharmacokinetics of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Inhalation Sedation 
8. Variations in Metabolism and Therapeutic Dose Related to Ethnicity and Race
9. Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration 
10. Inhalation Sedation Equipment Design and Use 
11. Titration of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Gases 
12. Record Keeping for Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Inhalation Sedation 
13. Potential Inhalation Complications