North Carolina State law, a dental assistant cannot monitor patients while the patient is receiving nitrous oxide unless they have completed an approved 7-hour course on nitrous oxide training. Learning Objectives  Learn what is Nitrous Oxide  Why do we use it?  Is it safe for Everyone?  What can be expected while in the room with it  Can anyone administer and monitor N2O  State regulations The physiologic and pharmacologic effects of anesthesia Indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide administration Equipment used in administering nitrous oxide Analgesia vs. anesthesia Clinical manifestations of analgesia/anesthesia Side effects and adverse reactions of nitrous oxide sedation Preparation and techniques for nitrous oxide administration Legal considerations and chart entries Occupational exposure