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Medical gas master alarms are among the most crucial pieces of equipment in a healthcare facility. They monitor life saving gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, etc. The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies have moved the master alarm system for medical gases to the top of their list when addressing areas of […]
Most hospitals and larger facilities have personnel who are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their medical gas source equipment, but what about smaller facilities and surgery centers who do not have an on-site maintenance staff? The majority of service calls we receive from surgery centers are for suspected leaks in a manifold or […]
The 2005 edition of NFPA 99 in paragraph 5.1.3.5.3.3 states: “Medical air compressor systems shall preclude the condensation of water vapor in the piping distribution system by the selection of the air drying equipment.” Within the last two weeks EMGS has responded to four service calls to troubleshoot/repair medical air dryers and that is no […]