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How long do most children receive nitrous oxide during a test or procedure?

April 26, 2017children nitrous oxide procedure Test

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How long do most children receive nitrous oxide during a test or procedure?

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The average length of use at Children’s is 11 minutes. A nurse monitors the child at all times as they receive nitrous oxide. For longer tests or procedures, nurses adjust the amount of sedation based on the length of the procedure and the child’s need for pain management.