Pin Index Medical Oxygen Cylinder Regulators
Medical oxygen cylinder regulators are devices that are used to control the flow of oxygen from a medical-grade cylinder to a patient. These regulators are designed to ensure a safe and steady flow of oxygen, and are typically equipped with a pin index system that ensures that the correct type of regulator is used for a particular type of cylinder. The pin index system consists of a set of pins and corresponding holes that are located on the regulator and cylinder respectively, and must be properly aligned to ensure that the regulator is securely attached to the cylinder and that the correct flow rate is maintained.
ADVICE FOR DENTAL PRACTICES
Under Paragraph 44, part 5 of Schedule 3 and the NHS GDS contracts regulations 2005 and the NHS Personal Dental Services Agreements Regulations 2005, Primary Care Trusts are entitled to carry out a visit of any practice premises where practitioners holding a contract for the delivery of NHS dental care are based.
Part of the check list requires that you have aMedical Oxygen Cylinder with regulator capable of delivering a flow rate of at least 10 litres per minute on the premises.with reducing valve, flow meter, tubing, non-rebreathing oxygen mask& suitable connectors. Minimum size cylinder 340 litres.
The check will ask is the emergency oxygen cylinder and regulator regularly maintained and whether the oxygen within the cylinder been renewed within 3 years?