What is Medical Air?

By: Christian Provost

Mar 19, 2023

Medical air is a specialized form of compressed air that is used in medical facilities to provide respiratory support and to power medical equipment. It is produced by filtering and compressing ambient air to remove impurities and moisture.

Medical air is used in a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical services (EMS) vehicles. It is typically used to provide respiratory support to patients who are experiencing difficulty breathing or who require mechanical ventilation. Medical air can also be used to power certain medical devices such as nebulizers, anesthesia machines, and surgical tools.

Medical air is an important component of patient care in medical facilities, and it must meet strict purity and quality standards to ensure patient safety. The production, storage, and of medical air are regulated by organizations such as the US Pharmacopeia and the European Pharmacopoeia to ensure that it meets specific quality and purity requirements.

Medical air is often used to support patients who require respiratory assistance, either because they are unable to breathe on their own or because their breathing is compromised in some way. It is commonly used in hospital settings, but can also be used in other medical facilities and during transport by emergency medical services (EMS) providers.

One common use of medical air is to support patients who require mechanical ventilation. This is a process in which a machine called a ventilator is used to deliver oxygen and air to a patient’s lungs. Medical air is often mixed with other gases such as oxygen or nitrous oxide to provide the appropriate blend of gases for the patient’s needs.

Medical air can also be used to deliver medication to the lungs, using devices such as nebulizers or metered dose inhalers (MDIs). These devices convert liquid medication into a fine mist that can be inhaled directly into the lungs.

In addition, medical air can be used to power medical equipment such as surgical tools, anesthesia machines, and medical lasers. This allows healthcare providers to perform a wide range of procedures and surgeries safely and effectively.

Overall, medical air plays an important role in supporting patient care in medical facilities, and is an essential tool for healthcare providers in a variety of settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, MTS has various partnerships with a number of medical gas installation contractors. Each sub contractor employees qualifying ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installers ready to meet your needs.

A Medical Gas Certification (Also called a medical gas verification) is an NFPA required inspection and approval of newly installed medical gas delivery systems. All newly in installed medical gas pipeline and equipment must be certified by an ASSE 6030 before use.

Answer: Per NFPA guidelines, it is a requirement for any facilities using medical grade gases for the purpose of human consumption to have their gas delivery systems inspected by and ASSE 6040. Read more about Medical Gas Inspections Here.

Answer: Yes, MTS provides annual medical gas inspections. We provide discounts on Annual Inspections when you sign multi year contracts. Read more about Medical Gas Inspections Here.

Answer: The Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board issues medical gas piping certification to medical gas system installers who possess valid certification from the National Inspection Testing Certification Corporation or NITC. Certification from other organizations may be considered with approval of the board.

Yes, we can adapt any fittings to the desired hosing for any medical grade gas. High pressure gases such as Nitrogen can also be accommodated.

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