All our resources
All resources from SPS and a collection of material we’re collating from elsewhere are presented below.
Testing of Piped Medical Gases 2nd Edition (Yellow Cover)
16 August 2021Originally published in 1999, the content of this YCD remains of use
Using oxygen in care homes during COVID-19
18 February 2021During COVID-19, oxygen in care homes for those with underlying lung conditions may be more needed than normal. Its use needs to be managed by appropriate teams
Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications
13 January 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland
Pharmacy responsibilities and Medical Gases, Oxygen and the COVID-19 Pandemic
13 January 2021The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock
Using different Gas Delivery Devices and implications
13 January 2021Clinical use of NIVs and HFNO and implications on pipeline capacity; the use of W-sized cylinders
Answers to questions on Medical Gases, Oxygen and the COVID-19 pandemic
13 January 2021Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance
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