An Introduction To Cryogenic Freezing

An Introduction To Cryogenic Freezing

May 25, 2021

When a gas is liquefied, it becomes cryogenic. At very low temperatures – between -150°C and -273°C – the chemical properties of gases change. When gases are cooled into liquids, their molecular movement slows down – with movement stopping completely at -273°C....
The Safety Of Nitrous Oxide In Anesthesia

The Safety Of Nitrous Oxide In Anesthesia

May 19, 2021

Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a fast-acting anesthetic agent that is safe for use during a variety of medical and dental procedures, including surgery. Its anesthetic versatility has been recognized for more than 200 years, and it is one of the most...
What Is Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment?

What Is Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment?

May 12, 2021

Carbon dioxide is an atmospheric gas made up of one part carbon and two parts oxygen. A laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is a controlled wavelength of energized light. A carbon dioxide laser comprises a mixture of charged gases: carbon...
Four Common Medical Uses For Compressed Air

Four Common Medical Uses For Compressed Air

May 5, 2021

Made up of nitrogen and oxygen, compressed medical air is odorless, nonflammable, and free of particles, oil, moisture, and trace contaminants. In hospitals, dental offices, and other healthcare facilities, compressed air is supplied either through a medical gas...