1 Scope
This British Standard specifies dimensions for probes and terminal units for the supply of medical gases (including vacuum).
It is applicable to probes and terminal units for the following medical gases:
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• oxygen;
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• nitrous oxide;
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• oxygen/nitrous oxide mixture;
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• medical air 400 kPa;
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• medical air 700 kPa and above;
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• helium/oxygen mixture; and
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• vacuum.
This standard does not include specifications for probes and terminal units for:
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• nitrogen for driving surgical tools;
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• carbon dioxide; or
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• oxygen 93.