Medical gas storage

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Safe Storage and Handling of Medical Gases

Appropriate Storage

Key Considerations:

Medical gases are classified as drugs and require proper storage.
Store in a lockable, well-ventilated area of sufficient size.
Implement a system for regularly changing date stamps on gas cylinders.
Keep a log of all medical gas transactions to monitor cylinder usage.

Flammability and Safety

Handling Precautions:

Oxygen and medical gases are highly flammable; they ignite at high temperatures.
Prevent contact with greases and oils to avoid combustion.
Store at normal room temperature in a locked area, preferably outdoors.

Safe Cylinder Handling

Protective Measures:

Exercise caution when exchanging cylinders to avoid damage.
Cylinders are made of materials like aluminium, carbon fibre, or steel.
The regulator, headsets, and gauges are plastic and vulnerable to impact.
Securely fasten cylinders to prevent them from becoming projectiles in case of accidents.

Organizational Policies

Compliance and Guidelines:

Adhere to your organization's policies and procedures for oxygen cylinder storage and exchange.

Secure Storage in Vehicles

Vehicle Safety:

Fix cylinders in place inside the vehicle to prevent them from rolling during travel.
Never allow cylinders to roam freely inside the vehicle, especially in the event of a collision.
Keep cylinders in a kit bag or storage container in the car's boot (trunk).

Separate Empty and Full Cylinders

Proper Organization:

Empty and full cylinders should always be stored separately.
Change the regulator gauge when cylinders are around a quarter full to maintain pressure and sterility.
Regularly check cylinder contents to ensure they are full before use.

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