3.4.22 Compressed air and medical gases Estimated reading: 1 minute 501 views Authors Goal and purpose DIN EN ISO 7396-1 specifies requirements for the design, installation, function, performance, documentation, testing and commissioning of piping systems for pressurised medical gases and vacuum in healthcare facilities to ensure the consistency of delivery of the correct gas and the provision of vacuum through the piping system. It includes requirements for supply systems, pipework distribution systems, control systems, monitoring and alarm systems and non-interchangeability between components of different gas systems. It applies to oxygen, oxygen-enriched air, nitrous oxide, respiratory gas, carbon dioxide, oxygen-nitrous oxide mixtures, air and nitrogen for the operation of surgical instruments and vacuum pipework systems. When patients are transferred, pressurised cylinders with oxygen are usually carried. The handling of the cylinders must be regulated. Application Handling medical gases Description of the process Risks When using pressurised cylinders with oxygen, it occasionally happens that the cylinder turns out to be empty during use. You cannot read the filling level directly, but you can estimate it. A useful instruction can be found in the appendix. Resources Material Time required Documentation Responsibility and qualification Notes and comments Applicable documents Validation documents Terms Attachments 3.4.22_01_SAN-ERLANGEN_Estimating the contents of an oxygen cylinder 3.4 Resources - Previous 3.4.21 Drinking water and other types of water Next - 3.4 Resources 3.4.23 Heating
