Medical gases
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Registration of Quality Controllers: Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
18 November 2025Quality controllers who test NHS medical gas pipelines must be suitably trained and experienced
Managing medical gases and oxygen during periods of high demand
8 June 2023Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance
Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases
24 March 2023The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock
Implications of using different gas delivery devices
11 January 2023Information on the use of W-sized cylinders and integral valve cylinders, and the implications of NIVs and HFNO on pipeline capacity.
Using Medical Gases Appropriately
11 January 2023Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams
Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications
21 December 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland
Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Oxygen Supply Resilience
31 July 2021Using data, following guidance, and checking systems and flow rates for Medical Gas Pipelines and Oxygen Supply Resilience
Medical Gas Committees: their role, responsibilities, and membership
31 July 2021Describes why Medical Gas Committees are required, suggested membership and ToR, and their role during the pandemic
Medical gases
Materials to support safe and appropriate supply, administration, monitoring and equipment issues.