Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Apr 2022
Observational StudyThe Relationship between Nitrous Oxide Sedation and Psychosocial Factors in the Pediatric Outpatient Setting.
Moderate sedation using nitrous oxide (N2 O) has become common in pediatric dentistry. However, less is known regarding the role of patients' characteristics and psychosocial factors in their cooperative behavior during dental procedures with N2 O. ⋯ In children sedated with N2 O, behavior was independent of the child's demographic and psychosocial factors. While sedated, demographics, vital signs, and anxiety did not contribute to behavior management. However, screening for parenting style may help predict the child's behavioral response.