5 Common Medical Gases Used in Hospitals

5 Common Medical Gases Used in Hospitals

Medical gas is critical to the function of hospitals and many other healthcare facilities. Knowing the most common types of gases, understanding how each is used, and then maintaining your systems for each gas will ensure your facility's success.

At CHT, we understand it's essential to keep your medical gas running smoothly, so you have no unexpected failures, and you have the proper equipment to do your job competently and worry-free. 

In this article, we discuss five types of medical gas used in hospitals: 

1. Medical Air - Used in the ICU and NICU areas, medical air is supplied by a specific air compressor to patient care areas.
2. Oxygen - Oxygen is medical gas required in every healthcare setting and is used for resuscitation and inhalation therapy. 
3. Nitrous Oxide - A medical gas is used in numerous surgical procedures as both an anesthetic and analgesic.
4. Nitrogen - A medical support gas primarily used for powering surgical tools and other equipment.
5. Carbon Dioxide - Used for less invasive surgeries.Knowing the various types of gases and compressors and understanding their maintenance requirements is critical for facility managers and other staff.
   Adhering to proper maintenance standards will allow your facility to avoid unnecessary risks and delays. Plus, understanding the types of gases you are using and how to use them properly will maintain top patient safety.
   Medical gas systems must be built by certified installers and then verified by a specially trained verifier before being used. Once the system is up and running, annual inspections ensure the patients and staff are protected and served well by the system.
   CHT offers medical gas services to help you reach your compliance goals. To help you navigate through these challenges, we offer a free 30-minute discovery call.