Dosimetry as a Lagging Indicator of Occupational Exposure to Nitrous Oxide in Pediatric Sedation: A Collaborative Process Improvement Project With Industrial Hygiene

We layered work practice changes atop engineering controls to reduce occupational exposure levels for medical team members. We utilized dosimetry as a lagging indicator, prompting frequent reassessments of our equipment and processes that we might not otherwise have performed. Pediatric sedation programs are encouraged to consider whether Industrial Hygiene resources might provide synergy to process improvement efforts with inhalational sedation agents.