Sedación
La sedación por Oxido Nitroso
SEDATION
The patient breathes a mixture of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen (LAUGHING GAS) and enters a state of controlled well-being, in order to be able to spend the time necessary to carry out the planned clinical intervention, even in ONE SESSION. The patient remains conscious at all times. It is a harmless and safe technique that can be applied to both children, its most frequent use, and adults.
The patient is monitored at all times, both before and during sedation, obtaining records of their blood pressure, blood oxygenation and pulse through sophisticated systems such as the Pulse Oximeter, further increasing the safety range of the entire intervention.
Sedation is also a system of rapid absorption and elimination, so it can be interrupted at any time, with the patient immediately recovering their full state. The patient leaves the clinic after being discharged with full capacity, without any strange sensations.
It is an ideal technique for patients who have a high degree of anxiety, with pathologies that can trigger an acute process in situations of stress, both physical and mental pathologies that make it difficult to undergo necessary dental treatments, as well as uncooperative patients, where regular clinical treatment It is practically impossible to carry out.
Indications for nitrous oxide would be patients with a high level of anxiety but willing to collaborate, long, complex treatments, or simply to facilitate the administration of local anesthesia. There is no doubt that children and patients with gag reflexes that they cannot easily control are candidates for this method.
Conscious sedation or “laughing gas”
Nitrous oxide and oxygen are confined to achieve a state of relaxation and decreased anxiety in different patients. It is a sedation method widely used in the United States, the United Kingdom and European countries. The security range is very consolidated and Dr. Vilariño is duly authorized and prepared to administer it.
The patient is monitored at all times.
It is recommended to plan most of the work to be done in a single session,
We answer your questions.
In our clinics, information to the patient in all their treatments is essential, we answer your concerns, we will solve your doubts whenever you tell us.
Is Nitrous Oxide safe?
The administration of Nitrous Oxide will be monitored at all times, it is reversible and dependent on the amount of Oxygen. The qualification and preparation of all medical and auxiliary personnel ensures that safety parameters are strictly complied with.
Is all conscious lost?
The treatment consists of sedation, the patient is conscious at all times, he never loses consciousness, this is precisely a level of security for the treatment.
When is use indicated?
– Very anxious, nervous or hypertensive patients.
– Patients with phobias, fears or previous bad experiences.
– Small children.
– Patients who require long procedures or surgeries.
– Patients in whom the risk of general anesthesia is not justified.
– Patients with physical or mental problems.
– Patients with little availability of time.
advantages of sedation
Conscious sedation is a recommended technique for all ages. Its advantages are:
– It is the safest sedation that exists.
– It is inhaled and no needles are required.
– Its effects are very fast, between 15-30 seconds.
– The patient maintains his reflexes, listens and understands at all times, he is not asleep.
– The applied gas is not metabolized by the body.
– The patient recovers within a few minutes of stopping nitrous oxide inhalation.
– Its effects disappear a few minutes after stopping inhalation.
– The patient does not require to be accompanied.
– No side effects.
How long do the effects last?
The latency period of Nitrous Oxide administered via inhaler is very short. Once the administration is interrupted, within a few minutes the patient will be able to leave the consultation on their own.
Does sedation have side effects?
Once sedation is applied, you will notice a decreased level of consciousness, although you will be able to respond perfectly to physical stimulation and verbal instructions.
This technique has been applied for years in many medical treatments and it has been proven that it does not have any long-term side effects, it does not alter the effects of other medications and the patient can easily return to their normal life a few minutes after stopping the treatment. inhalation.
It is important that it be applied by a certified professional.