KN2OW Nitrous in your new hospital build.
UK and Ireland Anaesthesia bodies have recommended nitrous pipelines be decommissioned and cylinders used in lieu. USA and Australian health services are following suit. But what specifications to put in place for your new hospital build? Here are some resources which support the omission of piped nitrous oxide from new hospital builds. The clinical delivery of nitrous oxide can be achieved by cylinders at the point of care, where required.
Australian Health Facility Guidelines – no longer require nitrous oxide in hospital builds
New South Wales Guidance for the Supply of Nitrous Oxide in New Healthcare Facilities recommend to exclude reticulated nitrous oxide systems
Queensland guidelines advise against installing new nitrous oxide pipelines
Doctors for the Environment Australia Nitrous Oxide Infrastructure statement