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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".23" citation="COMAR 10.44.04.23" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="04" heading="Emergency Response Plan for Administering Nitrous Oxide.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A dentist that utilizes a dental hygienist to administer nitrous oxide shall have a medical emergency plan for the dental hygienist to follow in the event of an emergency.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In the event of an emergency, the dental hygienist may turn off the nitrous oxide and administer 100 percent oxygen.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In the event of an emergency the dental hygienist shall immediately summon the supervising dentist.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>