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- Published on: 29 April 2016
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- Published on: 29 April 2016Nitrous oxide can be made more effective and predictable using a closed breathing circuitShow More
Dear Sir,
We read with interest the study by Babl et al “limited analgesia efficacy of nitrous oxide for painful procedures in children” published in the EMJ November 2008 Vol 25 No 11.
Central to the protocol and management is the use of clinical assessment to determine adequacy and depth of analgesia/ sedation. We agree with this wholeheartedly and support this method as it emphasises the importanc...
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None declared. - Published on: 29 April 2016nitrous oxide can be made more effective and predictable using a closed breathing circuitShow More
Dear Sir,
We read with interest the study by Babl et al “limited analgesia efficacy of nitrous oxide for painful procedures in children” published in the EMJ November 2008 Vol 25 No 11.
Central to the protocol and management is the use of clinical assessment to determine adequacy and depth of analgesia/ sedation. We agree with this wholeheartedly and support this method as it emphasises the importance...
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None declared. - Published on: 29 April 2016Nitrous is not enoughShow More
Dear Sir
RE: The Efficacy of N2O
We read with interest the recent article by Babl et al but feel the paper, its provocative title and accompanying editorial comment could be misleading and potentially damaging to the use of this useful agent.
In our experience, ‘intra procedural’ pain scoring by the patient during adequately administered 70% nitrous would in most cases be impossible. Indeed...
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