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Audrey Hellams¹, Taylor Sprague, Christina Saldanha

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Inhaled nitrous oxide offers a noninvasive option for labor pain relief. This review compares its effectiveness and safety against other common analgesics used during childbirth.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pain Management
Anesthesiology

Background:

Inhaled nitrous oxide (N2O) has a long history of use globally for labor analgesia.
Despite its worldwide use, nitrous oxide has not achieved widespread adoption in the United States for pain management during childbirth.
Nitrous oxide presents a noninvasive method for pain relief for women in labor.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the efficacy and safety of inhaled nitrous oxide as a labor analgesic.
To compare nitrous oxide's analgesic properties with those of epidural and intravenous (IV) pain medications.
To provide an overview of nitrous oxide's role in modern labor pain management.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on inhaled nitrous oxide for labor analgesia.
Comparative analysis of efficacy and safety data.
Examination of clinical guidelines and expert opinions.

Main Results:

Nitrous oxide provides effective analgesia for laboring women.
Its safety profile is generally favorable, with minimal systemic side effects.
Comparison with epidural and IV medications highlights its unique benefits and limitations.

Conclusions:

Inhaled nitrous oxide is a viable and safe option for labor analgesia.
It offers a noninvasive alternative to other pain management techniques.
Further research and education may facilitate its broader implementation in the US.