Medical Oxygen
| Specifications | Standards European Pharmacopeia 1999 | Pakistan Oxygen Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen purity | 99.5% (min) | 99.5% (min) |
| Moisture | < 67 vpm | < 50 vpm |
| Carbon dioxide | < 300 vpm | < 300 vpm |
| Carbon monoxide | < 5 vpm | < 5 vpm |
| Odor | None | None |
Medical Oxygen
Medical Oxygen
Vital to human life, oxygen is widely used in medical facilities to aid in patient care, for resuscitation and curing, and prevention of hypoxemia and hypoxia. Several other medical conditions require the use of medical oxygen to sustain life including cardiovascular and respiratory arrest, severe haemorrhage, shock and trauma, carbon monoxide poisoning and cyanosis.