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Medical Gas Systems. 210a. Medical Gases. Oxygen – O 2 Air Carbon dioxide – CO 2. Medical Gases. Helium – He Nitrous oxide – N 2 O Nitric oxide - NO. Chemical and Physical Properties of Therapeutic Gases. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS
210a
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MEDICAL GASES Oxygen – O2
Air
Carbon dioxide – CO2
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MEDICAL GASES Helium – He
Nitrous oxide – N2O
Nitric oxide - NO
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIESOF THERAPEUTIC GASES Oxygen and air are life supportive
because these gases supports the metabolic production of energy in the carbon-based organisms found on earth.
Atmospheric concentrations are given in percentage values (%), which represent the relative quantities of gases as they are present in the earth’s atmosphere.
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OXYGEN – O2 (GREEN TANK)
Characteristics Colorless, odorless, tasteless
Non-flammable
Supports combustion
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OXYGEN – O2
CharacteristicsCritical temperature
-118.6 °C (-181 °F)
Makes up approximately 21% of air
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OXYGEN – O2
Commercially produced through fractional distillation
Physical separation Used in oxygen concentrators
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FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION Atmospheric air is filtered of pollutants,
carbon dioxide and water Air is compressed and cooled to a liquid Then it is slowly heated and the
nitrogen boils off. Liquid oxygen remains
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MOLECULAR SIEVE Composed of inorganic sodium
aluminum silicate pellets These pellets absorb the nitrogen and
water vapor from the air Produces up to 90% mixture
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SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE Pulls air through membrane Oxygen passes through faster than
nitrogen Can produce 40% mixture Good for long-term low flow oxygen
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PHYSICAL SEPARATORS Will produce concentrations for nasal
cannula but only at low flows Used in oxygen concentrators IN THE
HOME
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AIR (YELLOW CYLINDER) Characteristics
Colorless, odorless, tasteless
Non-flammable
Supports combustion
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THERAPEUTIC GASES INRESPIRATORY CARE At normal atmospheric conditions, air is
an odorless, colorless, transparent, tasteless mixture of gases and water vapor that is nonflammable and supports combustion.
Air is composed of about 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen by volume.
Compressed air may be referred to in medical settings as room air or ambient air.
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THERAPEUTIC GASES INRESPIRATORY CARE Compressed air is supplied in cylinders
that are color coded yellow. Piped compressed air is commonly
provided in hospital medical gas systems for use in areas such as the operating room and intensive care units.
Smaller, portable air compressors are available for hospital or home use.
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AIR Produced by filtering and
compressing atmospheric air
Must be dry
Must be free of oil
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THERAPEUTIC GASES INRESPIRATORY CARE Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless,
transparent, odorless to pungent, and tasteless or slightly acid-tasting gas with a specific gravity of 1.522, making it heavier than air.
CO2 is nonflammable and does not support combustion or animal life.
CO2 is a by-product of animal metabolism and the burning of carbonaceous fuels.
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CARBON DIOXIDE – CO2
CharacteristicsColorless, odorless
Does not support combustion
Cannot support life
Grey cylinder
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CARBON DIOXIDE – CO2
Produced by heating limestone in contact with water
Critical temperature above room temperature; stored as liquid in cylinder
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CARBON DIOXIDE – CO2
Used in the past in mixtures with oxygen (90% O2 with 10% CO2, 95% O2 with 5% CO2); current use is limited
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CARBON DIOXIDE – CO2
Current CO2 mixtures used primarily in membrane oxygenators and for calibration of analyzers
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HELIUM – HE
CharacteristicsSecond lightest of gases
Odorless, tasteless
Non-flammable
Brown cylinder
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HELIUM – HE
CharacteristicsGood conductor of heat, sound, and
electricity
Inert
Cannot support life
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HELIUM – HE
Produced through liquefaction
When used therapeutically, must be mixed with at least 20% O2 (Heliox)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nripiMQt0ls
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HELIUM – HE
Used to manage severe airway obstruction to decrease work of breathing
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THERAPEUTIC GASES INRESPIRATORY CARE Nitric oxide (NO) is a colorless,
tasteless gas with a slight metallic odor. This nonflammable and non-life-supporting gas supports combustion and is toxic.
Nitrogen (N2) is the major component of the atmosphere, 78% by volume.
Nitrogen gas is responsible for the blue color of the sky on earth.
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NITROUS OXIDE – N2O Characteristics
Colorless
Slightly sweet odor and taste
Supports combustion
Cannot support life
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NITROUS OXIDE – N2O Produced by thermal
decomposition of ammonium nitrate
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NITROUS OXIDE – N2O Critical temperature above room
temperature; stored as liquid in cylinder
Used as an anesthetic agent
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NITRIC OXIDE - NO Characteristics
Colorless
Non-flammable
Supports combustion
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NITRIC OXIDE - NO Produced by oxidation of
ammonia at high temperature in the presence of a catalyst
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NITRIC OXIDE - NO Respiratory irritant capable of
causing chemical pneumonia and pulmonary edema
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NITRIC OXIDE - NO High concentrations can cause
methemoglobin to form
Used in term and near-term infants for the treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension
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CYLINDERS Markings Sizes/oxygen contents
D – 12.6 cu.ft./356 L
E – 22 cu.ft./636 L
G – 186 cu.ft./5260 L
H/K – 244 cu.ft./6900 L
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H CYLINDERS 2200 psi A.S.S.S safety system Threaded connection Need to be safety chained and in a
secured dolly for moving
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E CYLINDERS Small and lightweight (15 pounds) PISS – Pin Index Yoke connection
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TYPES AND COLORS OF CYLINDERS Air - Yellow Oxygen - Green – Int’l (White) Helium - Brown CO2 - Grey Nitrogen - Black Nitrous Oxide-BlueDo NOT trust the color of the tank as sole
indicator of it’s contents
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OTHER OXYGEN TANK MARKINGS
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BULK OXYGEN SYSTEMS Large capacity
Liquid oxygen
Small system (or back up)Nitrous OxideBank of H cylinders
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LARGE OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM
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SMALL BANK OF CYLINDERS
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LIQUID VS GAS Insulated – Liquid Solid metal - Gas Large continuous demand – Liquid Small portable – Liquid or tank
Tanks act differently if they contain gas or liquidNo accurate gauge on liquid tank content
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GO FIGURE
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LIQUID OXYGEN Constantly losing oxygen despite
insulation Needs pressure and insulation for cold
temperature (-118oC) Low pressure (200 psi) Large system has vaporizers fins to
help with heat transfer when liquid turns to gas (frozen year round)
Small system is great for mall shopping
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WALL (LOW PRESSURE) SYSTEMS D.I.S.S.
50 P.S.IThe MJC lab has these
Quick connectA newer “better system”
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DISS
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DISS WALL OUTLET
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FLOWMETERS Thorpe Tube is most common Can use Bourdon Gauge
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ZONE VALVES
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REGULATORS They decrease internal tank pressure
down to a working pressure (50psi) They read and display the internal
tank pressure They meter out the precise flow for
patient use.
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CYLINDER CONNECTIONS A.S.S.S. (American Standard)
H cylindersHigh pressure, large tanks
P.I.S.S. (Pin Index)E cylindersHigh pressure, small tanks
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PIN INDEX SYSTEM
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PIN INDEX SYSTEM
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PIN INDEX NUMBERING
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CYLINDER DURATION CALCULATIONS You can memorize size of tank then
calculate how long it will last
Or use: Conversion factors
3.14 for H cylinders0.28 for E cylinders
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LIQUID OXYGEN DURATION Convert pounds to liters Multiply by 860 to get volume of
gaseous oxygen (Liters) Divide by the liter flow (L/min) Convert minutes to hours and minutes
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STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTIONOF MEDICAL GASES Steel cylinders are used to store
compressed oxygen and other gases. Medical gases can be stored and
transported in the gaseous state or as liquefied gas in various-sized cylinders and cryogenic bulk containers.
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CYLINDERS Filling cylinders
Compressed gas cylinders filled to service pressure plus 10%
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CYLINDERS Measuring contents
Compressed gas cylinders Contents directly proportional to pressure
Liquid gas cylinders Contents determined by weight of
cylinder
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CYLINDERS Duration of flow
Duration of flow = Contents Flow
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CYLINDERS Factors for determination of
duration“E” cylinder = 0.28
“H/K” cylinder = 3.14 Duration of flow = Pressure x Cylinder
factorFlow
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CYLINDER STORAGE Cylinder cap in place when not
in use
Segregate full and empty cylinders
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CYLINDERS Factors for determination of
durationLiquid system = 860
Amount of gas in liquid = Weight of liquid x
860 2.5
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CYLINDER STORAGE Must be in racks or chained to
wall
No combustible material in the vicinity
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CYLINDER STORAGE Flammable gases stored
separately from gases that support combustion
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CYLINDER STORAGE Always use “No Smoking” signs
when oxidizing gas is present
Liquid oxygen containers must be in a cool, well-vented area
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CYLINDER TRANSPORT Use approved carts for
transporting cylinders
Keep protective cap in place during transport
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CYLINDER USE Cylinders must always be
secured either with a chain to the wall, or an approved cart or stand
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CYLINDER USE Cylinders must be uncovered
“Crack” a cylinder valve before use
Storing cylinders:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyUn0aBYiw&feature=related
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CYLINDER USE Do not position cylinders near
sources of heat
Do not alter the safety system for the cylinder
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BULK SYSTEMS Defined as containing at least
20,000 cubic feet of gas
May be in either gaseous or liquid form
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BULK SYSTEMS - ADVANTAGES More economical over the long
term
More dependable; less prone to interruption
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BULK SYSTEMS - ADVANTAGES Eliminates need to transport
large numbers of cylinders
Delivery pressure uniform
Operating pressure is lower (50 psig)
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BULK SYSTEMS - DISADVANTAGES Expensive to construct
Failure may affect large numbers of patients
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BULK SYSTEMS Supply systems
Cylinder manifold system
Cylinder supply system with reserve supply
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BULK SYSTEMS Supply systems
Bulk gas system with reserve
Shut-off valves, zone valves
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REGULATION OF MEDICAL GASES Food And Drug Administration
(FDA) Oversees purity of gases produced
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REGULATION OF MEDICAL GASES Department of Transportation
(DOT) Oversees construction of cylinders
and transportation of medical gases
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REGULATION OF MEDICAL GASES National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA) Oversees construction of bulk
systems and sets standards for storage of medical gases
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REGULATION OF MEDICAL GASES Compressed Gas Association
(CGA) Regulates handling, storage,
fittings, and markings
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SAFETY INDEXED SYSTEMS American Standard Safety
System (ASSS)Standardizes threaded high-
pressure connections for cylinder sizes “F” to “H/K”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uQzTAXZ59c&feature=related
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AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY SYSTEM (ASSS) 26 connections total within the
systemThread diameter
Threads per inch
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AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY SYSTEM 26 connections total within the
system
Right-handed vs. left-handed
External vs. internal
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PIN-INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM (PISS) Sub-system of ASSS
Applies only to cylinders up to size “E”
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PIN-INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM (PISS) System of two pins aligning with
holes in cylinder valve face; six possible positions
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PIN-INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM (PISS) Pin Positions
Oxygen – 2-5
Oxygen/Carbon dioxide – 2-6
Helium/Oxygen – 2-4
Nitrous oxide – 3-5
Air – 1-5
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PIN-INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM (PISS)
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DIAMETER-INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM (DISS) Used For low pressure (<200
psig) medical gas connectors
Consists of an externally threaded body and mated nipple with a nut
Twelve standardized connections
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QUICK-CONNECT SYSTEMS Made by various manufacturers
Each connector has distinct shape so it cannot be used with a different gas
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REGULATORS Two types of high pressure
reducing regulatorsSingle stage – Reduces cylinder
pressure to working pressure in one stage
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REGULATORS Two types of high pressure
reducing regulatorsMultiple stage – reduces cylinder
pressure to working pressure in two or more stages
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REGULATORS Pre-Set pressure
reducing regulator Delivers fixed,
pre-set outlet pressure
Adjustable reducing regulator Delivers outlet
pressure adjusted to specific need
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FLOWMETERS Used to set and control the flow of
gas to the patient from a 50 psig source
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FLOWMETERS Three types
Bourdon gauge
Thorpe tube
Flow restrictor
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BOURDON GAUGE Measures pressure within the
flowmeter; calibrated to read as flow
Unaffected by gravity; can be used in any position
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BOURDON GAUGE Inaccurate when pressure distal
to the orifice increases, causing back pressure to increase; causes flowmeter to read high
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BOURDON GAUGE
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Figure 15-15: DISS safety systems: flow meter and 50-psig outlet.Courtesy of Western/Scott Fetzer Company
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THORPE TUBE Measures true flow
Must be used in the upright position
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UwXKXS9Xao
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Figure 15-11A: ASSS, PISS, and DISS connections. Courtesy of Western/Scott Fetzer Company
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THORPE TUBE Pressure compensated
Flow control valve distal to the meter; Prevents changes in downstream resistance from affecting accuracy of reading
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THORPE TUBE Uncompensated
Flow control valve proximal to the meter; records less than actual flow
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THORPE TUBECompensated
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FLOW RESTRICTOR Has a fixed orifice capable of
delivering one specific flow
Need variety of restrictors in the event of patient needs changing
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FLOW RESTRICTOR Cannot be used during
resuscitation Unable to increase flow for CPR