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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 ï‚· Learn what is Nitrous Oxide ï‚· Why do we use it? ï‚· Is it safe for Everyone? ï‚· What can be expected while in the room with it ï‚· Can anyone administer and monitor N2O ï‚· 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