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Ambient nitrous oxide levels during pediatric sedations.

R J Henry1, R G Jerrell

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida.

Pediatric Dentistry
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Dental staff exposure to waste nitrous oxide during pediatric sedation exceeds recommendations. A tested scavenging system did not effectively reduce environmental nitrous oxide levels, indicating potential inefficiencies in current dental waste gas management.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Chronic exposure to trace levels of nitrous oxide is linked to health issues.
  • Recent studies indicate elevated nitrous oxide in dental staff breathing zones.
  • Concerns exist regarding safe nitrous oxide levels in pediatric dental settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify waste nitrous oxide levels during pediatric sedation.
  • To assess the efficacy of scavenging systems in mitigating dental staff exposure.
  • To compare environmental nitrous oxide concentrations with established safety guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Conscious sedation using chloral hydrate and hydroxyzine in 20 children (2-4 years old).
  • Random assignment to either a scavenging or non-scavenging group.

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  • Nitrous oxide (40%) in oxygen administered throughout procedures.
  • Waste nitrous oxide monitored via infrared spectrophotometry near the dentist's breathing zone.

    • Main Results:

    • Environmental nitrous oxide levels were 12 times higher than National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations.
    • Elevated levels were observed irrespective of whether a scavenging system was used.
    • The tested scavenging system did not significantly reduce exposure below recommended limits.

    Conclusions:

    • Current pediatric sedation practices may expose dental staff to unsafe nitrous oxide levels.
    • The investigated scavenging system's efficiency in reducing environmental nitrous oxide is questionable.
    • Further research is needed to develop and validate effective waste gas scavenging methods in dentistry.