The development of effective, reliable anesthesia is one of the great triumphs of modern medicine. Modern anesthesia allows medical professionals to perform a wide variety of essential, even life-saving procedures without causing the patient any pain during the process. Today, a great deal of anesthesia is administered in the form of a gas—while this is a useful method for treating patients, it does make disposing of the waste anesthesia gas something of a challenge. Fortunately, our team at Pure-Line Plumbing has extensive experience in waste anesthetic gas disposal, and you can count on us to take care of all your facility’s needs. In this article, we’ll go over some guidelines that you need to know about waste anesthetic gas disposal, or WAGD piping.
Why It’s Necessary
Waste anesthetic gas disposal is an essential process for any medical facility. While anesthetic gas provides an important benefit to the patient, it does also pose a health hazard to those who are continuously exposed to it. The patient will be fine because they only receive a limited dose, one time, but the staff who work in that facility every day may develop health problems if they are constantly breathing in the fumes.
How It Works
Waste anesthetic gas disposal is a complex process that requires a specialized system in order to work effectively. Our team has the right experience to install and maintain the necessary scavenging system, which prevents anesthetic gas from spreading into other parts of the building and directs them outside the building. Once outside the building, the gas spreads out and mingles with the rest of the atmosphere, rendering it harmless due to the lower concentration.