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Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications

13 January 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland

Managing medical gases and oxygen during periods of high demand

13 January 2021Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance

Implications of using different gas delivery devices

13 January 2021Information on the use of W-sized cylinders and integral valve cylinders, and the implications of NIVs and HFNO on pipeline capacity.

Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases

13 January 2021The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock

Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Oxygen Supply Resilience

13 January 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

13 January 2021Describes why Medical Gas Committees are required, suggested membership and ToR, and their role during the pandemic

Using Medical Gases Appropriately

11 January 2021Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams

Management of Oxygen during periods of high utilisation

11 January 2021An example document from Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on this issue

Oxygen Good Housekeeping Summary

11 January 2021A single slide summarising Oxygen good housekeeping points

Using Medical Oxygen 101-W Cylinder

11 January 2021Instructions from the manufacturer on using this cylinder