News & Knowledge Recommendations for Using Nitrous Oxide in the Physician Office Setting This document provides basic information on the use of nitrous oxide in a physician practice. Nitrous oxide sedation (also known as laughing gas) is used as a mild sedative in physician practices for exams, minor procedures, and diagnostic studies. Practices that plan to offer this service to their patients should establish policies that define: Patient Selection Criteria: All patients should be screened to determine if they are suitable candidates prior to administering any type of sedation. The practice should complete a thorough medical history on the patient with consideration to the contraindications below, such as: history of respiratory illness (specifically COPD), history of mental health illness, history of substance abuse, Vitamin B… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT September 24, 2024October 3, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management *New* Team Physicians: Managing Professional Liability Risks CONTRACTS Risks: Informal relationships may lead to the unwitting establishment of physician-patient relationships and misunderstandings about physicians’ responsibilities. The practice may incur significant expenses if co-branding… Read more September 12, 2024October 3, 2024Clinical Care | Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living Disclosure of Adverse Events Communicating with patients, residents, and families after an unexpected adverse outcome can be difficult. Proactive disclosure of an adverse outcome through the Communication and Optimal Resolution… Read more July 22, 2024October 3, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management Resource Links A variety of comprehensive resource links on common areas of health care risk. Read more