Oxygen is one of the most important, life-saving gases used in medicine today. It has been used in medicine since the 1800s and has come a long way in terms of application and delivery systems. We are still seeing important innovations in the delivery of oxygen to patients across a range of technologies.
Used to restore tissue oxygen tension in conditions such as respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, shock, carbon monoxide poisoning, and severe haemorrhaging, it has applications in both the hospital and pre-hospital (accident response) settings. The use of medical oxygen extends outside of the hospital setting, with thousands of people dependent on medical oxygen technologies to function in their day-to-day lives. In addition, medical oxygen is critical in accident response units, first aid, resuscitation and life support equipment – even modern anaesthetic techniques rely on medical oxygen. But what is on the horizon for medical oxygen technologies?
Developing new medical oxygen technologies
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