Inhalation Sedation Equipment course for Dental Practice

This session describes the equipment required for the administration of inhalation sedation. Details of the safety features and equipment checks are also covered.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• describe the equipment required to deliver inhalation sedation
• list the safety features of the inhalation sedation equipment
• describe the safety checks for the inhalation sedation equipment

Inhalation sedation with nitrous oxide and oxygen is one of the recognised standard techniques of conscious sedation in the UK. It is easy to administer, has a wide safety margin, a rapid onset and recovery and is well accepted by the majority of patients.