Medical gases

In recent years, great strides have been made in the use of medical gases. They are used in many medical fields ranging from conventional medicine to new treatment methods and are a vital element in daily hospital activities.

Medical gases are used by many hospital departments in the areas of:

• casualty treatment
• anaesthetic treatment
• surgery
• obstetrics
• hyperbaric oxygen treatment
• pulmonary treatment
• at most bed stations.

Medical gases are prescription drugs in most countries. Central gas supply systems, regulators and related equipment must comply with national regulations.