# what is laughing gas

5 Things You Should Know About Laughing Gas - Downtown Dental » Laughing gas is a safe oral sedation using nitrous oxide to help relax during a surgery. It's used for children & adults with dental anxiety. Learn more. Downtown-dental.com

Nitrous Oxide » Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colorless, non-flammable gas. While nitrous oxide is not flammable, it will support combustion to the same extent as oxygen. It leads to a state of euphoria, explaining its nickname, ‘laughing gas.’ Nitrous oxide is the least potent inhalational anesthetic. Compared to other anesthetic agents, nitrous oxide causes minimal effects on respiration and hemodynamics. It cannot be a sole anesthetic agent and is often combined with a more potent and volatile anesthetic. The combination of analgesic and anesthetic effects makes nitrous oxide a valuable adjunct. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, methods of administration, significant adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring, and toxicity of nitrous oxide, so providers can direct patient therapy to optimal outcomes in anesthesia and other conditions where nitrous oxide has therapeutic benefits. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nitrous Oxide - Laughing Gas » Dental nitrous oxide or laughing gas is a safe and effective sedative agent. Learn more about this common sedative used in many dentist offices. Mouthhealthy.org

What to Know About Laughing Gas » Find out what you need to know about laughing gas, and discover the uses, effects, and risks it may have on your health. Webmd.com

Laughing Gas Vs Oral Sedation: What's the Difference? » Laughing Gas vs. Oral Sedation: Choose based on procedure and patient needs. Laughing Gas for short-term or medical conditions, Oral Sedation for complex treatments. Vitalitydentaldfw.com

Laughing gas for childbirth: 5 FAQ » Laughing gas can control pain during childbirth. Get answers to five questions about nitrous oxide use during labor and delivery. Mayoclinichealthsystem.org