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Gas
Fitting Types
It is absolutely critical that only trained
personnel disconnect and re-connect medical gas cylinders. Mishandling, not
connecting the cylinders correctly, or cross connecting gases can lead to
serious injury and even death.
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do not attempt to modify the cylinder connections
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always verify that the gas cylinder label matches the
CGA fitting type for that particular gas
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only trained personnel should replace cylinders
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never remove or change the fittings on the gas
cylinders
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Oxygen (O2):
NFPA 99
color: green
connection type: CGA-540
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Air:
NFPA 99 color: yellow
connection type: CGA-346
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Nitrogen (N2):
NFPA 99 color: black
connection type: CGA-580
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Nitrous Oxide (N2O):
NFPA 99 color: blue
connection type: CGA-326
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
NFPA 99
color: gray
connection type: CGA-320
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Medical Breathing Mixtures:
NFPA 99
color: varies (consult your gas supplier)
connection type: CGA-280
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