– 8 –
Psychomotor side effects
• Even concentrations of just approx. 20% nitrous oxide
cause psychosomatic changes.
• These are reversible after approx. 15 minutes.
Psychiatric side effects
• Euphoria, dreams and fantasies are described. There is
no data proving or indicating a teratogenic, mutagen-
ic or carcinogenic effect or changes to reproductive
health from nitrous oxide. of course, it is still recom-
mended to take all measures to minimise the concen-
tration of nitrous oxide in the workplace.
nitrous oxide sedation has already been used millions of
times and is routine in dental practices in places such as
the UK, USA, Switzerland and Scandinavia. 89% of paedi-
atric dentists in the USA use nitrous oxide for sedation.
In Sweden, for example, 90% of mothers use nitrous ox-
ide during labour, although oxygen-nitrous oxide mixers
with a demand valve are used for this.
Baldus Medizintechnik GmbH does not guarantee that
the information is up to date, correct or complete. When
creating a medical history, please follow the content of
the advanced training course.
oxygen-nitrous oxide mixer:
Controls and regulates the flow (gas flow rate) and per-
centage nitrous gas and oxygen concentrations. Con-
nector complies with the DISS standard (Diameter Index
Safety System).
3.1 Front view and icons
1.
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2
flush button:
100% pure oxygen immediately
flows into the breathing bag once the flush button is
pressed.
2. I/o button with LED:
The I/O button is located to the right of the display. Keep
the I/o button pressed for three seconds to switch the
unit to standby mode. If you press the I/o button during
sedation (sedation menu active), you will be asked if you
really wish to terminate the sedation. Keep the I/O but-
ton pressed for five seconds to power down the Baldus®
touch nitrous oxide mixer.
red LED – standby
green LED – switched on/ready
no LED – unit powered down/switched off
green/red LED - unit is booting but is not yet ready for
use
3. nItroUS oxIDe SyStem ComPonentS
AND TEchNIcAL INFORMATION
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2
Flush
I/o button
Icon for
instruction manual
Icon
for manufacturer’s information
Icon
for dangerous voltage
Fig. 1: Baldus® touch front view
