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Documentation
In this day and age of frivolous malpractice lawsuits, it is important to document all aspects of any given procedure. The details concerning the administration of nitrous oxide sedation must be added to your post procedural write-up. The details that must be included are the percentage of nitrous given, the percentage of oxygen given, the length of time the patient was sedated and the flow of gas administered. Also, if the patient had any negative or atypical reactions to the sedation, these should be included also. For the doctor's convenience, the percentage of nitrous oxide given could be included for easy reference during future appointments. This would avoid any tinkering during the procedure to reach an ideal therapeutic level, as this level has already been determined. For instance:
This is a very detailed description that can be tailored to fit each practitioner's style. For instance, if the patient experiences no ill effects, there is no need to document the patient's reaction to the sedation. If the patient has a serious negative reaction, they should be advised against having sedation performed in the future and the reaction should be noted in the chart.
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Nitrous Oxide Use
