What Makes A Gas Medical?

What Makes A Gas Medical?

Jun 30, 2021

Gases that are used during medical procedures are considered medical gases. Suitable for anesthetic and analgesic purposes, as well as for powering medical instruments and tools, medical gases are used in ICUs (intensive care units), operating and recovery rooms,...
The Facts About At-Home Oxygen Therapy

The Facts About At-Home Oxygen Therapy

Jun 23, 2021

Home oxygen therapy is prescribed to treat ongoing respiratory conditions that cause blood oxygen to dip below normal levels. Low oxygen levels cause shortness of breath, due to the lungs’ inability to deliver enough oxygen to the cells in the body. Oxygen deprivation...
How To Safely Handle And Store Compressed Gas Cylinders

How To Safely Handle And Store Compressed Gas Cylinders

Jun 16, 2021

Cylindrical containment vessels are used to store gases at pressures above atmospheric, or barometric, levels. These elongated cylinders are designed to stand upright, on a flat bottom – with valves, regulators, and gauges attached at the top. Pressurized cylinder...
What Is The Purpose Of A Pressure Regulator?

What Is The Purpose Of A Pressure Regulator?

Jun 9, 2021

The valve system that controls the gas pressure contained in a cylinder is known as a pressure regulator. Because gases are stored in cylinders at high pressures, their pressure must be regulated for controlled release. Regulators attach to gas cylinders at the inlet...