Oxygen (O2) - constitutes approximately 21% of the air we breathe. Oxygen can be stored and shipped as either a gas or a cryogenic liquid. The principal uses in medicine are for therapeutic purposes.
Airgas operates its own dedicated blending facilities as well as maintains a national network of blending technology to ensure accurate, consistent production.
Individual or Batch Certificate of Analysis available upon request.
Applications
Respiratory Support for patients with respiratory conditions and during surgeries to maintain adequate oxygen levels
Emergency situations like cardiac arrest or trauma to ensure sufficient oxygenation of vital organs
Anesthesia in combination with anesthetic agents during surgeries to ensure the patient receives enough oxygen
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to treat conditions like decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and non-healing wounds by increasing oxygen delivery to tissues
Critical Care or Neonatal Care who require mechanical ventilation or high levels of oxygen or those in respiratory distress
Safety
Always use in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Cylinder must be stored and used in an upright, secured position in a well-ventilated or monitored area.
For emergency use only by trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation.
Do not use high concentrations for more than five hours without one hour interruptions.
For other medical uses, only use as directed by a licensed physician.
Always follow local fire code requirements when storing gas cylinders.
Major Hazards: Highly oxidizing, Supports vigorous combustion, High pressure, compressed gas
