At Pure-Line Plumbing, we have extensive experience in the plumbing industry, and one area where we have worked extensively is providing plumbing for medical gases. If you need any kind plumbing for medical gases at your facility, you can turn to our team to get the effective, reliable solutions you need. In this article, we will focus on waste anesthetic gas disposal and provide an overview of how it works so that you can ensure that you, your team, and your patients remain safe and healthy.
Dangers of Waste Anesthetic Gas
Before we get into the proper procedures for waste anesthetic gas disposal, we will first go over the adverse effects that waste anesthetic gas can have on those who inhale it. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, being exposed to high concentrations of waste anesthetic gas for even a short while can lead to negative health effects such as headaches, fatigue, nausea, drowsiness, irritability, liver and kidney disease, and—concerningly for medical professionals—difficulties with judgment and coordination.
Fortunately, our team has extensive experience in ensuring that facilities where anesthetic gas is being used have the right plumbing to prevent gas from leaking, and that they are properly ventilated to ensure you can stay safe from possible exposure.
Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal
When it comes to actually getting rid of waste anesthetic gas, you will need proper ventilation equipment, including a chemical fume hood, to direct the gas out of the room as quickly as possible. In addition, you will need to dispose of anesthetic gas containers properly, treating them as hazardous waste.