International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 7 | Review Article | Open Access DOI
Therese Limbana, DO*
Therese Limbana, MD, DO1*, Catherine Chin, BS2, Sanjidah Ira, BS2, Fadi Moakel DO1, Neval Uyar, MD1, Caleb Sooknanan, BS2, Quang Dai La3
1Graduate Medical Education, Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY, USA
2New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, USA
3Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
*Correspondence to: Therese Limbana, DO
Fulltext PDFProNox is an FDA-approved device used by patients during procedures to self-administer a mixture of nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen to manage stress and pain. Pain management is a crucial aspect of healthcare that helps alleviate patient discomfort. Effective pain management not only improves the patient experience but also permits dermatologists to perform procedures with greater precision and efficacy. The delivery of nitrous oxide helps relieve anxiety and pain by serving as an analgesic, and its administration through ProNox's unique delivery system allows patients to have complete control over their anesthetic experience. The most common side effects listed in the literature include mood lability, nausea, dizziness, anxiety, crying, hysteria, and delusions. Incorporating ProNox into dermatologic practice can bring significant improvements to patient comfort and overall experience, leading to higher patient satisfaction and potentially enhanced patient retention. Further research is required to explore the long-term effects and overall cost-effectiveness of using ProNox in dermatologic procedures.
ProNox; Dermatological procedures; Dermatological surgeries; Anesthesia; Pain-free procedure
Therese Limbana, Catherine Chin, Sanjidah Ira, Fadi Moakel, Neval Uyar, Caleb Sooknanan, et al. ProNox in Performing Dermatologic Procedures: A Literature Review. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(7):1-12.