Nitronox® nitrous oxide analgesia is a colorless, non-flammable gas with a slight metallic scent and taste. It is commonly known as laughing gas due to the euphoric feeling it can produce. Nitrous oxide has been used in medical and dental settings for over 150 years for its analgesic and sedative properties. [1]

Nitronox® nitrous oxide analgesia can also be used as an anxiolytic, or anxiety-reducing agent. It works by binding to and activating gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter that inhibits the activity of neurons, resulting in a calming effect.

The Porter Nitronox® nitrous oxide analgesia devices are demand-flow systems which means that the nitrous oxide and oxygen mixture is self-administered through a mouthpiece or mask, which allows patients to control the amount of gas they receive. This gives patients a greater sense of control and can help to reduce anxiety. Nitronox® nitrous oxide analgesia is fast-acting, with effects typically felt within seconds of inhalation. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off quickly, usually within minutes of stopping inhalation.

Nitronox® nitrous oxide analgesia is generally safe and well-tolerated, but it can cause some side effects, such as dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are usually mild and go away quickly once the gas is stopped.

MSK

• Bone Marrow Harvesting

• IV Starts/Blood Draws

• Joint Injections

• Intraosseous Injections

• Lumbar Punctures

• Fracture Reductions

• Spine Procedures

• Incision and Drainage

• Sutures

• CT Scans

• Vein Procedures

ESTHETICS / DERMATOLOGY

• Cosmetic Procedures

• Botulinum Injections

• Hair Injections & Grafting

• Liposuction

• Incision and Drainage

• Sutures

• IV Starts/Blood Draws

UROLOGY / OBGYN

• Urogenital Procedures

• Childbirth

• Incision and Drainage

• Sutures

• IV Starts/Blood Draws

• It is fast-acting and has minimal side effects.

• It is self-administered, which gives patients a greater sense of control.

• It is safe and well-tolerated for most people.

• It reduces recovery time.

• It completes procedures more efficiently.

• It improves throughput improved patient care.

• It reduces staffing for patient monitoring.

• It relaxes and provides comfort for your patient.

• It improves patient satisfaction scores.

• It can be effective for a variety of medical and dental procedures, as well as for other situations where anxiety is a problem.