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The Amazing Food-Grade Nitrogen
From aerospace industries that use nitrogen for laser-cutting applications to medical nitrogen helping to preserve blood, tissue and other biological specimens, nitrogen gas is used in a variety of ways across many industries.
Choosing The Right Hospital Bed For Home Care
While recovering from an illness or injury, or when receiving long-term medical care at home, a hospital bed is a versatile alternative to a standard bed. Hospital beds can be rented or purchased, wheeled or stationary, and are available in a variety of styles.
Breathing, Explained
Respiration is the process of breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide. The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the mouth, the trachea, and the lungs. The main breathing muscle is called the diaphragm. Located beneath the lungs, the diaphragm helps draw air into the chest and then push it out of the body.
The Benefits of Oxygen Humidifiers
Oxygen is essential to our survival and makes up about 20% of the air we breathe. But during dry winter months and in drier climates, the air can become harsh and dehydrating. However, humidifiers are a great way to keep air moisturized and increase general comfort.
An Introduction To CPAP Therapy
An apnea is a pause in breathing that occurs when the tissue in the back of the throat collapses, blocking the airway. Apnea-induced snoring – and sleep interruption – can be treated by CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy.
What Makes A Gas Medical?
Gases that are used during medical procedures are considered medical gases. The most commonly used medical gases are oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, argon, helium, and compressed air.
The Facts About At-Home Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen deprivation is also known as hypoxia, which occurs when the lungs are not able to absorb enough oxygen, through regular breathing, into the bloodstream. Home oxygen therapy is prescribed to treat ongoing respiratory conditions that cause blood oxygen to dip below normal levels.
How To Safely Handle And Store Compressed Gas Cylinders
Upright cylinders can be used to store a variety of pressurized gases – in compressed, vaporized, or liquefied form. Proper storage and transport practices are essential to the safe handling of pressurized containers.
What Is The Purpose Of A Pressure Regulator?
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...
An Introduction To Cryogenic Freezing
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....