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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....
The Safety Of Nitrous Oxide In Anesthesia
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?
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
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...
How Does Nitrous Oxide Affect The Human Body?
When inhaled, the gaseous combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen acts as an anesthetic and analgesic during medical and dental procedures – such as oral surgery – as well as during childbirth and trauma treatment. The medical use of nitrous oxide-oxygen in...