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Medical carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless, and nonflammable gas that is used for various medical purposes. It can be used as an insufflation gas for minimal invasive surgery (laparoscopy, endoscopy, arthroscopy) to enlarge and stabilize body cavities for better visibility of the surgical field. Also, in its liquid phase, it can be used to provide temperatures down to - 76° C, for cryotherapy or for local analgesia by external application onto the skin surface.
Medical Application: Carbon Dioxide's medical applications include transient respiratory stimulation; encouragement of deep breathing and coughing to prevent or treat atelectasis; to provide a close-to-physiological atmosphere (mixed with oxygen) for the operation of artificial organs such as the membrane dialyzer (kidney) and the pump oxygenator; and for injection into body cavities during surgical procedures.
CO2 U.S.P. Grade Minimum Purity 99% |
