Medical Gas Systems
Medical gas systems are a fundamental part of the complex infrastructure within healthcare facilities.
Medical gas systems include the following types of systems:
• Medical Compressed Gas and Vacuum Distribution Systems (IDGM)
• Evacuation Systems for Anesthetic Gases (SDEGA)
An IDGM is a comprehensive distribution system that includes the power plant, the distribution network, and terminal units (i.e., usage points) in various departments where medical compressed gases or vacuum are required. It also incorporates a monitoring and alarm system.
An SDEGA is a comprehensive distribution system designed to aspirate, convey, and discharge outside the healthcare facility the exhaled patient gases and excess anesthetic vapors. It consists of a generator providing negative pressure for aspiration, an indication system, and a discharge network with terminal units where the presence of aspiration is needed for the evacuation of anesthetic gases.
It is a safe, convenient, and cost-effective system.
• Safe, as it eliminates the typical risks associated with the presence of hazardous power sources in departments, such as high-pressure gas cylinders.
• Convenient, as the usage points are easily and quickly connectable, positioned on walls, equipped walls, or other supports.
• Cost-effective, as centralization allows for reduced installation costs and optimized maintenance of power plants and generators.
Furthermore, the SDEGA, in addition to ensuring patient safety, minimizes the exposure of healthcare personnel (such as doctors and nurses in operating rooms) to anesthetic gases and vapors.