It is also important that both cardiologist and anesthesiologist are present to monitor your child during the
procedure. Aside from this, antibiotics are given prior to certain
dental and surgical procedures to minimize the risk of cardiac infections.
Although nitrous oxide, is generally safe, it is a mild and fast-acting sedative but it is also a weak anesthetic and has low potency. Patients are quick to recover and may also lead to myocardial depression in sick patients.