Adverse Event Risk Assessment in the Use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients

Adverse Event Risk Assessment in the Use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients

The objective was to assess adverse event risk in the use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients. The investigators performed a multicenter observational study. The investigators included patients aged 1 to 18 years and who have already failed dental care because of non-cooperation; they could be with mental or cognitive disabilities and could have sedative premedication. The investigators performed any type of dental care With the Use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation. The primary outcome was vomiting assessed during or after dental care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients under 18 years
• Use of nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia/anxiolysis
• Any type of dental care

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of midazolam
• Use of general anesthesia