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Variations in Physiological, Psychomotor, and Analgesic Parameters during Titration of Nitrous Oxide in 3-12 Years Old Children Managed with Inhalation Sedation.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2020 November
BACKGROUND: The present study was designed to assess variations in physiological, psychomotor parameters, and analgesic effects at various levels of nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia in 3-12 years old children.
DESIGN: One hundred children aged 3-12 years were assessed for physiological, psychomotor, and analgesic parameters at various concentrations of N2 O, i.e., baseline, 20, 40, 50, and 0% (100% O2 ). Physiological, psychomotor, and analgesic effects were assessed using a pulse oximeter, bender visual-motor Gestalt test, and response to electric pulp tester, respectively.
RESULTS: Oxygen saturation (SpO2 ) showed a significant increase while heart rate (HR) showed a significant reduction at 50% N2 O. No significant changes were observed in respiratory rate with a change in N2 O levels. Significant reduction in the pain scores was found at the same level of stimulation by an electric pulp tester at 40 and 50% levels. The psychomotor changes were consistently higher at every concentration of nitrous oxide. However, no correlation could be found between various parameters tested.
CONCLUSION: N2 O caused a significant increase in SpO2 in both the age groups, a decrease in HR, a significant decrease in pain score at 40 and 50% concentration of N2 O, and had a significant effect on the psychomotor ability of children.
HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Sharma S, Chopra R, Mathur S, et al. Variations in Physiological, Psychomotor, and Analgesic Parameters during Titration of Nitrous Oxide in 3-12 Years Old Children Managed with Inhalation Sedation. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(6):650-655.
DESIGN: One hundred children aged 3-12 years were assessed for physiological, psychomotor, and analgesic parameters at various concentrations of N2 O, i.e., baseline, 20, 40, 50, and 0% (100% O2 ). Physiological, psychomotor, and analgesic effects were assessed using a pulse oximeter, bender visual-motor Gestalt test, and response to electric pulp tester, respectively.
RESULTS: Oxygen saturation (SpO2 ) showed a significant increase while heart rate (HR) showed a significant reduction at 50% N2 O. No significant changes were observed in respiratory rate with a change in N2 O levels. Significant reduction in the pain scores was found at the same level of stimulation by an electric pulp tester at 40 and 50% levels. The psychomotor changes were consistently higher at every concentration of nitrous oxide. However, no correlation could be found between various parameters tested.
CONCLUSION: N2 O caused a significant increase in SpO2 in both the age groups, a decrease in HR, a significant decrease in pain score at 40 and 50% concentration of N2 O, and had a significant effect on the psychomotor ability of children.
HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Sharma S, Chopra R, Mathur S, et al. Variations in Physiological, Psychomotor, and Analgesic Parameters during Titration of Nitrous Oxide in 3-12 Years Old Children Managed with Inhalation Sedation. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(6):650-655.
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