Pro-Nox in Omaha, NE

What is Pro-Nox?

Pro-Nox allows you to administer pain-relieving medication to breathe in a 50/50 combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen. This provides rapid, temporary pain relief and can be self-administered.
According to its website, it is comparable to “laughing gas” because it relieves treatment pain, stress, anxiety, and overall discomfort by safely inducing a more relaxed and euphoric state of being.

Ask our care team about adding Pro-Nox to your next appointment.

Why is Pro-Nox Used?

This device is designed to help people manage pain, stress, and anxiety during medical or aesthetic procedures without deep sedation. This pain management solutions can be crucial for a successful, well-rounded practice to safely manage discomfort.

How is it Administered?

Things to keep in mind when using Pro-Nox:

• Patients are in complete control when using Pro-Nox
• The demand valve allows for 100% self-administration
• However much pain or anxiety relief you need is however much you breathe in
• Unlike anesthesia, Pro-Nox does NOT cause you to fall into complete sedation or “go under”
• Instead, its analgesia elicits temporary pain relief without losing total consciousness, sense of feeling, and/or movement during your procedure
• The effects begin in seconds and wear off quickly, often within about 2-3 minutes after stopping use

Am I a Candidate?

Pro-Nox may be a good choice for:

• A procedure that causes discomfort or anxiety but doesn’t require full general anesthesia
• Those who prefer to remain awake
• If you feel anxious or hate needles
• Those to have control over how much analgesia you receive
• Those who want a faster recovery
• Less sedation-related side effects
• Those concerned about using opioids or other stronger pain medications

Talk to your provider to see if you are a candidate. You may not be able to use Pro-Nox if you need full anesthesia or if you have respiratory conditions. If you aren’t able to self-administer the nitrous oxide, you may need an alternate solution.

Who Uses Pro-Nox?

Pro-Nox is the perfect pair to a wide variety of aesthetic, medical, and regenerative treatments. It was intended for use in labor and delivery but is widely used today. It is a proven safe and effective way to manage pain.

Pro-Nox is commonly used for:

• Microneedling, laser treatments, injectables, and other cosmetic procedures
• Gynecologic procedure
• Urology procedures
• And many more!

Additional Information from Mid-City OBGYN

If you would like to learn more about Pro-Nox and how it can make your treatment experience more comfortable, contact our team at Mid City OBGYN today.

Sources

• https://www.pro-nox.com/faq