Medicine
8 years ago

Toxic Gases Lurking in Medical Supplies Endanger Patients Worldwide

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Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL
Infrared Spectrophotometric Analysis of Medicinal Gases for Trace Impurities
Wilson L Brannon, Walter R. Benson, George Schwartzman

Paper Summary

Researchers used an infrared spectrophotometer to check medical gases for impurities. They found some impurities like sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide within allowed limits, but others like hydrogen sulfide were not detected. Methane was present in small amounts in some samples.

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