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Aerosol generation during paediatric procedural sedation with continuous‐flow nitrous oxide suggests a low risk of airborne viral transmission to health‐care workers

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Inhaled nitrous oxide is a common form of procedural sedation in paediatric care. During the COVID‐19 pandemic, concerns about potential aerosol generation and associated viral transmission to health‐care workers have… Click to show full abstract

Inhaled nitrous oxide is a common form of procedural sedation in paediatric care. During the COVID‐19 pandemic, concerns about potential aerosol generation and associated viral transmission to health‐care workers have led to controversy regarding its use. We aimed to measure the degree of aerosol generation during continuous flow nitrous oxide sedation to inform future guidelines.

Keywords: health; aerosol generation; nitrous oxide; care; sedation

Journal Title: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Year Published: 2022

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