Traditionally, industrial gases were thought as only useful in elements of anaesthesia, critical care and pulmonary medicine, but as we step into the 21st century, gases have taken an increasing important role in advances in medical procedures.
OXYGEN
Most people are aware that oxygen is essential for life. It is therefore oxygen that is given for treatment and prevention of a variety of cardiac, pulmonary and other conditions. Oxygen is applied under hyperbaric conditions (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – HBO), which increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood and improves microcirculation. This is therefore used to treat carbon monoxide and smoke intoxication as well as diving accidents. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has also been commonly used for the last 30 years to improve the quality of life for people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis
The Supersonic gun
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