Vocab
blue skin color
cyanosis
TRUE OR FALSE: the patient's safety is more important than the staff's safety
false
what is the main cause of over sedation?
administering too much nitrous
which demographic does this most commonly occur in
children
prevents nitrous from leaking into operatory
scavenging system
for air mixing, what is utilized in the operatory to drop N2O ppm level to 14
T or F: if the patient falls asleep, continue with the procedure
false
how would you know if a patient is experiencing this
pain in patient's ear
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
according to NIOSH, the level of N2O in the operatory should not exceed _______
25 ppm
what is the recommended percentage that you should decrease the nitrous oxide in event of over sedation
10-20%
define pressure-volume effect
occurs when eustachian tubes are blocked
ppm
parts per million
what does NIOSH stand for
national institute for occupational safety and health
name at least one of the triad of signs of pulmonary aspiration
tachycardia, tachypnea, cyanosis
what disease would cause a patient to most likely experience this complication?
eustachian tube disease
occurs when eustachian tubes are blocked
pressure-volume effect
1. do you test the nitrous oxide equipment for leaks?
2. how do you vent waste gases?
3. do you always use a scavenging nasal hood?
4. may we use a fan in the operatory to mix the air?
5. do you monitor or test the air in the dental office/operatory?
is it possible for the patient to fall asleep even if the nitrous oxide concentration is the recommended amount?
yes
name one of the two common factors that cause abnormal eustachian tube function
2. inflammation of the adenoid tissue