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Nitrous Oxide Versus Intravenous Sedation for Anesthesia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Nitrous Oxide and IV Saline for Pregnancy Termination in Second Trimester. Completed, enrolled 39 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study is a multi-site, double-blinded, randomized, non-inferiority clinical trial of inhaled nitrous oxide with oxygen (N2O/O2) versus intravenous (IV) sedation, with fentanyl and midazolam, for pain management in adult women having a pregnancy termination procedure between 12 and 16 weeks gestational age.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants in the nitrous oxide group will receive a scented face mask through which nitrous oxide will be administered. The nitrous content of the gas will be titrated up by 20% every 5 breaths with a goal of 70% N2O/ 30% O2 as tolerated by the participant. This group will also receive saline through an IV. All participants will receive local anesthesia in the form of a paracervical block and ibuprofen pre-operatively.