Why is laughing gas safer for surgeries?
History of general anesthesia
Why is laughing gas safer for surgeries?
Imagine you're at a dentist's office, feeling nervous about getting a filling. The dentist offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax during the procedure.
Laughing gas helps you relax by making you feel light-headed and happy, which makes the dentist's work easier and less stressful for you.
Example
You feel less anxious and the dentist can work more comfortably with you, thanks to laughing gas.
Remember this
Nitrous oxide is safer for surgeries because it effectively relaxes patients without heavy sedation.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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