CINCINNATI (August 13, 2024) – OB/GYN doctors at The Christ Hospital Health Network are now offering nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas, in their outpatient offices. Physicians at select locations now use Pro-Nox™, an FDA cleared analgesia that delivers 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen.
Pro-Nox™ can assist with common procedures performed in the office setting, including but not limited, to IUD insertions/removals, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, LEEPs and is useful for women who’ve experienced trauma and struggle with anxiety during routine gynecological exams. Patients using Pro-Nox™ are able to drive themselves home from an appointment 15 minutes later without accompaniment due to the fast-acting nature of the gas. Nitrous oxide is administered through a mouthpiece and can only be activated while the patient takes a deep breath.
“Bringing Pro-Nox™ to our patients at The Christ Hospital Health Network is an ultimate gamechanger for women’s health,” said Jenny Demos, DO, board-certified OB/GYN at The Christ Hospital Health Network. “When our patients come to our offices for healthcare, we want them to feel comfortable whether it’s a pelvic exam or other procedure. We believe this tool will allow our care team to give patients exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences.”
Additional benefits from using Pro-Nox™ include:
•Self-Administered Under Physician Guidance
•Easy to Use
•Takes Effect Quickly
•Can Be Used Any Time During Procedure
Analgesics or pain relievers can also include common drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin. Pro-Nox™ has been used more than 1.5 million treatments at more than 7,000 locations across the country. For more information about Pro-Nox™, you can click here to read about this option for patients at The Christ Hospital Health Network.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2024. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.