Page 1 of 2
Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 214
BY SENATOR MOUNT AND REPRESENTATI VE KATZ
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 37:793(G) and to enact R.S. 37:793(B)(5), relative to the2
administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia; to provide for the administration3
of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia by certain dental hygienists; to provide for a4
permit; and to provide for related matters.5
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6
Section 1. R.S. 37:793(G) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 37:793(B)(5)7
is hereby enacted to read as follows: 8
ยง793. Nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia; enteral conscious sedation; parenteral9
sedation; deep sedation; general anesthesia; definitions; permits;10
credentials; reporting; fees; limitations; exceptions11
* * *12
B. The following terms describing routes of administration shall have the13
meanings ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:14
* * *15
(5) A dental hygienist who administers nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia16
in a dental practice shall receive a personal permit from the board and shall be17
in compliance with board rules and regulations which shall include educational18
requirements.19
* * *20
G. The authority for the administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia,21
enteral conscious sedation, parenteral conscious sedation, deep sedation, and general22
anesthesia anesthetic and sedative agents as described in this Section shall be23
limited to qualified dentists licensed by the board for use on dental patients. as24
follows:25 SB NO. 214 ENROLLED
Page 2 of 2
Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;
words in boldface type and underscored are additions.
(1) The administration of enteral conscious sedation, parenteral1
conscious sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia shall be limited to2
qualified dentists licensed by the board for use on dental patients.3
(2) The administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia shall be4
limited to qualified dentists and dental hygienists licensed by the board for use5
on dental patients. Dental hygienists shall administer nitrous oxide inhalation6
analgesia only under the direct supervision of a dentist licensed by the7
Louisiana State Board of Dentistry to whom the board has issued a permit to8
administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia.9
* * *10
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: