MEOPA: is there a minimum age for administration?

Is there a minimum age for Meopa administration?

The highly regulated administration of MEOPA may suggest that there is a minimum age for its use. In reality, there is no minimum age for the use of MEOPA gas. Nevertheless, its administration, even if it does not present any risk, may be less effective on children under 3 years old. What are the indications [...]

Contraindications to the use of MEOPA

There are some contraindications to the use of Meopa gas.

Meopa is intended for medical use for its anxiolytic and surface analgesic effects and for conscious sedation for painful but short-lived procedures. Therefore, like any other product subject to medical prescription, it may be contraindicated in certain cases. Contraindications to the use of Meopa [...]