B2 - Laughing Through Labor? The Resurgence Of Nitrous Oxide As a Labor Analgesic

1.00 Pharmacology Contact Hours


Title: B2 - Laughing Through Labor? The Resurgence Of Nitrous Oxide As a Labor Analgesic

Disciplines: Advanced Practice (AP), Childbearing (CB), Newborn Care (N), Professional Issues (PI), Women’s Health (WH)

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the history of nitrous oxide use for labor and birth from inception to current day usage.
  2. Discuss the pharmacologic and physiologic properties of nitrous oxide as it relates to use as a labor analgesic, including risks and benefits of nitrous oxide use.
  3. List the role of the labor and delivery nurse in the initiation of and successful implementation of nitrous oxide programs.
Submission Description:
Nitrous oxide has resurfaced in recent years in the US as a viable option for labor pain relief. This presentation will describe the history of nitrous oxide use in labor and birth, as well as steps nurses can take to initiate nitrous services at their institutions. The role, function and "must know" information for the labor and delivery nurse caring for women using nitrous oxide will also be discussed.
Monday, June 17, 2013: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Tennessee B (Gaylord Opryland)
Moderator:
Kathleen Matta
Presenting Author:
Michelle R. Collins, PhD, CNM, RN-CEFM
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