Compressed Gas Cylinders in Healthcare Environments
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Compressed gases, which were first developed around 1900, are used today in more ways in healthcare environments than you might think. In fact, these days it's hard to find a healthcare facility that doesn't use compressed gases in some way. A lot of gas can be squeezed inside a cylinder, but it also takes a lot of force to do it. For example, the compressed oxygen in a typical cylinder puts about 2,200 pounds, or a little more than a ton, of pressure on each square inch of its container's walls. That kind of pressure can be dangerous; you must be very careful just handling them.
This program takes a closer look at how you can avoid the hazards associated with compressed gas cylinders and work with them safely in a healthcare environment. Topics include the types of gases, proper storage and handling of cylinders, working with patients and compressed gases, manifold rooms, and finding and dealing with leaks.