People Are More Suggestible Under Laughing Gas
Friday, January 9, 2009 - 10:16
in Earth & Climate
The pain-relieving effects of nitrous oxide – laughing gas – may be enhanced by suggestion or hypnosis, according to a new study. The study’s findings – that people are more suggestible under the gas – mean that dental patients may benefit from being coached to relax while undergoing sedation.