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Empower your Patients with Nitrous Oxide & Oxygen

For more than 50 years, Porter has been manufacturing nitrous oxide and oxygen systems. The Porter Nitronox® system safely and effectively provides maternity patients in labor the ability to control their pain relief. Nitronox is a demand flow system that provides the patient with a preset mixture of 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen. The patient self-administers the gas by holding the mask to her face and breathing normally. The patient remains alert and able to follow instructions.

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Rapid onset and short duration of effect

Improve patient throughput:

Nitrous oxide takes effect and is out of the patient's system within a few minutes
Complete procedures more efficiently
Reduced recovery time and staffing for patient monitoring
Patients return to normal activities quickly

Improved patient care

Offer more ways to efficiently relax and provide comfort for your patients
Improve patient satisfaction scores

Safety record

Nitrous oxide has been used for 100+ years, proved to be both effective and safe
Few side effects

Ease of administration

Physician, nurse, or patient self administered

Analgesic and amnesiac properties

Equipment is cost effective and portable

Nitronox Plus

Nitronox® Plus: A sleek new design offering fixed 50/50 Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen, PLUS so much more! It is a demand-flow system designed for patient self-administration that offers safe and effective pain management for obstetrics applications.

Nitronox

Nitronox is a demand-flow system designed for patient self-administration that offers safe and effective pain management for obstetrics applications. It delivers a fixed 50/50 mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen that is fast-acting and has a short duration of effect.

Disposable Breathing Circuit

A 6 ft. disposable breathing circuit designed for single patient use.

Disposable Mask

Disposable mask is for single patient use is available in 4 different sizes and attaches to disposable breathing circuit.

Disposable Mouthpiece

Disposable mouthpiece is for single patient use and attaches to disposable breathing circuit.

2-Cylinder Cart

Holds 2 E-size cylinders with basket for storage.

4-Cylinder Cart

Conveniently holds two O₂ and two N₂O tanks.

Telescoping Wall Arm

Conveniently mount Nitronox to wall.

Scavenger Plus

NEW scavenger interface removes exhaled gas by connecting to wall vacuum or WAGD outlets.

Scavenger Tube

Removes exhaled gas by connecting to wall vacuum or WAGD outlets.

More Chicago Hospitals Offering Nitrous Oxide to Women in Labor

Nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas, has long been used in dental procedures as a way of relaxing patients.

Nitrous Oxide is Safe and Effective for Painful Procedures

There's many benefits to using nitrous oxide for analgesia - which is why it's a staple for dentists.

Nitrous Oxide for Childbirth Comes to Castle Rock, Co

Moms-to-be now have another option for pain management during childbirth at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital.

Laughing Gas Now an Option for Women in Labor

Childbirth is no laughing matter, regardless of a recent addition to pain- and anxiety-relief options at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital's Women's Center.

Nitrous Oxide as Labor Analgesia - Clinical Implications for Nurses

Nitrous oxide is a colorless, almost odorless gas inhaled to provide analgesia during painful procedures. Many Americans know it as “laughing gas”.

Baby Your Baby- Nitrous Oxide as an Option for Pain Management During Labor | KUTV

Intermountain hospitals offer a variety of options for pregnant patients for labor and delivery and postpartum care. Pregnant patients can opt to see an OB/Gyn or certified nurse midwife, and they may see a maternal fetal medicine specialist if their pregnancy is high risk.

Hospital Group Testing Laughing Gas for Mothers in Labor

One of New York City’s largest hospital groups announced it is offering nitrous oxide as a new form of pain relief for mothers in labor.

Nitrous Oxide a Viable Option for Pain Relief in Indiana

Any woman who has been through labor knows it is no laughing matter. It often takes many hours of heavy breathing, pain meds and patience to finally see our little bundle of joy.

Laughing Gas for Labor Pain – as reported by “Inside Science”

Nitrous oxide is more commonly known as “laughing gas” sometimes given at the dentist’s office to help alleviate some pain and anxiety. But what about for a mother giving birth? It’s been used in Europe for many years as an option for soon-to-be moms.

Virginia Hospital Now Offering Laughing Gas for Mothers in Labor

One of the biggest fears many pregnant moms have is the pain of childbirth. One Virginia hospital is offering another way to deal with it in a way that won't affect the baby. It's the same thing that makes patients relax at the dentist - nitrous oxide.

Arkansas: First Hospital to Use Nitrous Oxide for Labor

UAMS is giving women in labor a different option to help them get through the pain with laughing gas.

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