Nitrous Oxide - No Laughing Matter
Nitrous oxide (often called 'laughing gas'), in combination with oxygen (50% of each gas), has been in use for two centuries as a simple anaesthetic agent, and in obstetric care since the 1930s.
Nitrous oxide has been shown to inactivate the part of vitamin B12 that synthesises folate, methionine and thiamin, all of which are involved in normal cell division and DNA production. There is concern that this effect may be the underlying cause of increased level of morbidity in health workers exposed to nitrous oxide. Such morbidity includes higher rates of miscarriage, myeloneuropathy and infertility for female workers.
The Gas-Evac active scavenge system is the only system available designed specifically as a solution to this problem. Its unique turbulence chamber easily captures the high volumes of nitrous oxide gas exhaled by patients in labour and then safely removes it from the immediate area via the hospitals suction or scavenge facilities.
Please read more regarding safe work environment practices and government regulations when using nitrous oxide via the below links.
You can also see our range of Gas Evac systems suitable for any hospital environment.
NOHSC 1003 OH&S Regulations Atmospheric Contaminants No Laughing Matter SA Health Study N2O Presentation
Gas Evac Pedestal Unit
Item Code: GE1000
The Gas-Evac active scavenge system is the only system available designed specifically as a solution to this problem. Its unique turbulence chamber easily captures the high volumes of nitrous oxide gas exhaled by patients in labour and then safely removes it from the immediate area via the hospitals suction or scavenge facilities.
The Pedestal Gas-Evac is the perfect model if you prefer to have a mobile all in one unit that can follow the patient from their bed to the delivery suite bathroom. This model is fitted with a sturdy handle as well as two hooks to keep the hosing in order. When mounted, the Mid-O-Gas is at the optimal height for ease of use.
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Gas Evac Pedestal Unit - Demand Head
Item Code: GE1001
The Gas-Evac active scavenge system is the only system available designed specifically as a solution to this problem. Its unique turbulence chamber easily captures the high volumes of nitrous oxide gas exhaled by patients in labour and then safely removes it from the immediate area via the hospitals suction or scavenge facilities.
The Pedestal Gas-Evac is the perfect model if you prefer to have a mobile all in one unit that can follow the patient from their bed to the delivery suite bathroom. This model is fitted with a sturdy handle as well as two hooks to keep the hosing in order. When mounted, the Demand Head is at the optimal height for ease of use.
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Gas Evac Wall Mounted
Item Code: GE2000
The Gas-Evac active scavenge system is the only system available designed specifically as a solution to this problem. Its unique turbulence chamber easily captures the high volumes of nitrous oxide gas exhaled by patients in labour and then safely removes it from the immediate area via the hospitals suction or scavenge facilities.
The Wall mounted Gas-Evac is naturally the ideal model if your birthing suite has wall mounted Mid-O-Gas units. And Because the Gas-Evac is the only 'fully configurable' scavenger every created, it will seamlessly fit into rooms where the Mid-O-Gas is hidden in a cupboard or cabinet.
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Gas Evac Wall Mounted - Demand Head
Item Code: GE2001
The Gas-Evac active scavenge system is the only system available designed specifically as a solution to this problem. Its unique turbulence chamber easily captures the high volumes of nitrous oxide gas exhaled by patients in labour and then safely removes it from the immediate area via the hospitals suction or scavenge facilities.
The Gas-Evac is the only 'fully configurable' scavenger ever created. It will seamlessly fit into rooms where the Demand Head is hidden in a cupboard or cabinet.
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Gasevac Pedestal Unit with bottle holders
Item Code: GE3000
The Gas-Evac active scavenge system is the only system available designed specifically as a solution to this problem. Its unique turbulence chamber easily captures the high volumes of nitrous oxide gas exhaled by patients in labour and then safely removes it from the immediate area via the hospitals suction or scavenge facilities.
The Pedestal Gas-Evac is the perfect model if you prefer to have a mobile all in one unit that can follow the patient from their bed to the delivery suite bathroom. This model is fitted with a sturdy handle as well as two bottle holder plates and straps. This unit is ideal when additional portability is required . The pedestal unit cradles both nitrous oxide and oxygen bottle on either side. When mounted, the Demand Head is at the optimal height for ease of use.
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Gasevac Pedestal Unit with bottle holders - Demand Head
Item Code: GE3001
The Gas-Evac active scavenge system is the only system available designed specifically as a solution to this problem. Its unique turbulence chamber easily captures the high volumes of nitrous oxide gas exhaled by patients in labour and then safely removes it from the immediate area via the hospitals suction or scavenge facilities.
The Pedestal Gas-Evac is the perfect model if you prefer to have a mobile all in one unit that can follow the patient from their bed to the delivery suite bathroom. This model is fitted with a sturdy handle as well as two bottle holder plates and straps. This unit is ideal when additional portability is required . The pedestal unit cradles both nitrous oxide and oxygen bottle on either side. When mounted, the Demand Head is at the optimal height for ease of use.
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