{"id":1162,"date":"2021-12-01T09:27:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T09:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-kendall\/?page_id=1162"},"modified":"2022-05-31T11:56:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T11:56:21","slug":"nitrous-oxide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/womens-healthcare-of-kendall\/nitrous-oxide\/","title":{"rendered":"Nitrous Oxide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nitrous Oxide<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Nitrous oxide administration<\/h2><\/div>

Does the thought of having a procedure give you anxiety?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Healthcare of Kendall, LLC is now offering Nitrous Oxide (commonly referred to as \u201claughing gas\u201d) to help take some of the fear out of getting a Pap smear, having an IUD placed, or coming in for one of our many in-office procedures (ex. colposcopy, hysteroscopy, etc.). Call our office at (305) 270-7999<\/a> if you would like more information about Nitrous Oxide for your next procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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(305) 270-7999<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>About Nitrous Oxide<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Women\u2019s Healthcare of Kendall, LLC, LLCX is pleased to offer you the option of patient-controlled nitrous oxide to assist with pain relief and anxiety during your gynecological procedure.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Nitrous oxide?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Nitrous oxide, commonly called \u201claughing gas\u201d, is mainly used in dental offices to help with pain during dental procedures. When nitrous oxide is used for gynecologic pain\/procedures, it is a mixture of 50% nitrous gas and 50% oxygen. This gas is inhaled through a mask that is provided by our facility. Nitrous oxide has been a common practice to help cope with pain for many years.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How does it work?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The nitrous oxide is self-administered by the patient. Women\u2019s Healthcare of Kendall, LLC requires you to hold your own mask and begin to inhale the gas mixture for about 30 seconds before your procedure begins. You will breathe it in as you feel necessary. Nitrous oxide is cleared from the body through the lungs\u00ad\u2014this means that as soon as you pull the mask away, the nitrous effect is gone within a few minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How will I feel when using nitrous oxide?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Some women report feeling drowsy, light-headed, nauseous, or a little silly while using nitrous oxide. Due to some of these possible side effects, a member of our team will always be in the room while you are using nitrous oxide. These side effects should go away quickly when you stop breathing the nitrous oxide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How does nitrous oxide help with pain during a procedure?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Each patient has a different experience when using nitrous oxide. Most women say the nitrous oxide helps \u201ctake the edge off\u201d. It can help in lowering anxiety to better cope with pain. Some women do not find nitrous oxide helpful or do not like the way that is makes them feel. The use of nitrous oxide can be stopped at any time, and alternative pain management methods can be used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does it have any side effects?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Some women have reported nausea after a prolonged use of the gas; medication to help ease the nausea is available if that happens. It can also cause some unsteadiness when standing up. A member of our team will always be in the room when you are ready to stand, in case you need assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Are there any reasons I could not use nitrous oxide?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Yes, you cannot use nitrous oxide if you:<\/p>\n