Salvador Martínez Vicent, Fonotest SL, http://www.fonotest.es presents Medical Gas Analysis with the Geotech G200 in Spain.
In Spain as in the rest of the EU medical gases are classified as special drugs. They are regulated by RD 1800/2003 which regulates authorisation, manufacturing, distribution and dispensation of medical gases. Medical gases are widely used in almost all hospital departments Medical gases include oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, medical air, nitric oxide, helium, carbon dioxide, sulfur hexafluoride, octofluorpropane and ethylene oxide
Medical gas manufactures must be registered as Pharmaceutical Labs.
Gas composition must adhere Royal Spanish Pharmacopeia (EU Pharmacopeia).
The Department of Pharmacy of each hospital must ensure the quality and continuity of the medical gases dispensed (both in cylinders or piped).
Gas composition must also be checked when new pipes are installed or major maintenance is performed in the existing ones.
The Geotech G200 displays real-time ambient levels and Time Weighted Average (TWA). Safety and Health department can recommend the maximum number of interventions per day. The G200 indicates when residual gas extraction system must be switched on. Assessment of the type of protection needed in this type of intervention.
Geotech G200 Product info.
Description: The G200 N2O analyser is designed to safety check background and breathing zone levels of N2 O (0-1000ppm) in medical applications.
Benefits: Accurate verification of exposure limit breaches / Dual purpose background analyser or personal analyser. Leak detection for N2O storage. Highly portable.
Features: 0 - 1000 ppm N2O, Storage for 1000 readings, TWA calculated, EH40 occupational exposure limits calculated, Leak detection, User settable alarm, Data download for graphing and reporting, Applications, Operating theatres, Dental practices, Veterinary clinics, X-ray departments
Product Datasheet: http://www.geotech.co.uk/Downloads/G200_DataSheet.pdf
Measuring N2O TWA-Exposure
The G200 in occupational health specification measures low-range background N2O in ppm. When carried as a personal exposure monitor the G200 gives an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure for which the COSHH, EH40 limit is 100ppm. Alternatively it can measure background N2O levels or operate in 'rapid-response' leak-detection mode. These functions are designed to help prevent anaesthetists and others working with N2O from prolonged exposure to low-range N2O and comply with occupational exposure limits.
New technology
These new Geotech G200 N2O analysers give users greater accuracy, precision and speed with all of the functions, options and connectivity expected of the latest equipment. Newly designed and engineered, the G200 analysers are the ultra-modern replacements for two previous Geotech models and are based on Geotech's experience and customer-focused research. At the heart of the new G200, designed and built by Geotech at its UK, Leamington Spa HQ, is a custom Geotech-designed infrared absorption N2O analysis cell. This cell is greatly improved and gives maximum sensitivity and accuracy with very low-range N2O.
The onboard electronics and microcontroller use the latest available and proven technology which increase data storage and ease-of-use. They give longer life and enable PC and Internet connectivity. The on-board rechargeable lithium ion battery lasts for at least eight hours with the pump running continuously and for more than 12 hours in normal use. Connection to the recharger also offers a continued 'powered' use, as does a PC USB socket power supply. Against each unique location ID the G200 stores up to 1000 sets of readings of date, time and gases analysed. Data can be screen-viewed or transferred to Geotech's optional Analyser Data Manager Software via PC-USB cable. Users can also download calibration events and an analyser's set-up profiles to copy to another G200, then ready for immediate use. PC connectivity also provides global Internet access for remote, down-the-line diagnostics and firmware updates if necessary.
The G200 range has a crystal clear screen with an excellent backlight. Intuitive icons inform users on analyser set-up and status. If N2O levels exceed preset levels the analyser warns with an audible 'bleep' and the screen changes to 'alarm red'. Supplied standard with a battery recharger, carry case and instruction manual on a CD, options include the O2/CO electrochemical cell, a probe, the PC USB connector and Analyser Data Manager Software.
More: http://www.geotech.co.uk/n2o_analysers_for_patient_and_occupational_health_an...
More: http://www.geotech.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1926 338111
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