Table 4 Pain scores before and during PSA with N2O by frequent procedure (median and IQR)
Procedures (n)Preprocedural pain scoreIntraprocedural pain score
MedianIQRMedianIQR
Laceration repair (37)2010–4500–40
Fracture reduction (31)3520–70300–70
Intravenous line insertion (15)300–9500–20
Application plaster/backslab (15)7020–100100–60
  • IQR, interquartile range; N2O, nitrous oxide; PSA, procedural sedation and analgesia.