Objective. Although the equimolecular mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide (EMONO) seems
a good choice to relieve procedure-related pain in children, it has not been accepted
everywhere. In France, the rapid spread of its use has elicited suspicion and doubts
regarding its safety. To assess the use and the safety of this gas mixture in the pediatric
settings in France, we conducted a national survey. Methodology. Centers that had accepted
a nation-wide invitation to participate in the survey filled out a questionnaire after each …