Today, virtually no therapeutic procedure, no resuscitation or surgical intervention is complete without the use of one or another type of medical equipment. The treatment process and the outcome of a complex surgical operation often depend on its functionality and quality.
One of these types of equipment is a medical compressor. Currently, it is found in every clinic that cares about the availability of reliable production devices for creating compressed clean air. The medical air compressor is responsible for the high quality of the generated air, so it is somewhat different from similar industrial equipment.
Purpose of the medical compressor
Equipment for creating purified compressed air is of great importance in medical practice, since no surgeon, pulmonologist, anesthetist, dentist and many other specialists can do without it. In order for this or that device to create and supply compressed air, a special compressor is required - a medical one.
The use of a conventional industrial compressor in clinics is prohibited, besides this is impossible due to the content of oil impurities in the supplied air, as well as incompatibility with other elements of technical equipment. In a medical institution it is allowed to use a medical oil-free compressor, which is produced at the enterprises of the medical industry.
Getting clean air
Compressed air from such a compressor will be as clean as possible, not requiring additional filtration. It can immediately be used as part of gas mixtures supplied to the patient through a special breathing apparatus.
Such exceptional air purity is achieved thanks to the compressor's functional features: oil-free principle of operation and filters that trap harmful substances and impurities.
The medical compressor must be equipped with a manometer and special pressure regulators. This is necessary to maintain stable uninterrupted operation of the installation.
Differences in medical compressor
If we compare the compressor medical, transport and industrial, they are somewhat different.
The compressor used in medicine has a minimum level of vibration, it is noiseless, non-toxic and reliable. Technically, such a compressor is compatible with almost all other types of medical equipment, which makes it universal.
Its indisputable advantage is high technology and the ability to automatically function. Moreover, it allows you to select the optimal power and intensity of action.
Design Features
Medical Oxygen Compressor can be piston, screw and spiral. In addition, the devices may differ in the polymer coating of the receiver, which ensures the creation of even cleaner air.
Some models may be equipped with a dehumidifier that minimizes moisture. All types of compressors are characterized by different noise levels during operation. According to the requirements of sanitary standards , the noise level should not exceed 57 dB. The noise-attenuating casing of the compressor copes with this task perfectly.
The package may contain various additional devices that increase the functionality of the installation.
Choosing the right compressor
When choosing a medical compressor station, preference should be given to those installations that have a certain margin of productivity and power. This will allow the compressor device to meet the increasing needs of the medical organization in purified compressed air longer.
Always pay attention to the compressor receiver. It can be either built-in or remote. What does it mean? In the built-in receiver, the compressor head is located directly on the receiver itself, so the compressor will be as compact as possible, mobile and quite easy to install. The main disadvantage of the built-in receiver is a strong noise background during operation. Therefore, for medical use, it will be advisable to purchase a compressor having a remote receiver. In such an assembly, the compressor head will be located in another room, and air will be supplied to the receiver through a long flexible hose.
You should also pay attention to the presence of a polymer coating inside the receiver, which increases the purity of the air. You can choose a medical compressor with finer purification from impurities and moisture. Such devices have an additional medical air purification system. To purchase equipment that meets sanitary standards, you should clarify the noise level during operation. Many models have a special soundproof housing.
Features of compressor operation
Medical air compressor, as a rule, is used in medicine, as well as for filling small cylinders, which are subsequently used in mine rescue equipment. Gaseous oxygen is pumped into small cylinders, pumping it under pressure using a booster compressor.
The device of the medical compressor station is a unit that consists of 2 or 3 stages of discharge, also the compressor has a gearbox and an electric drive.