SYNTHETIC MEDICAL AIR

For breathing purposes Synthetic Medical Air is administered by various means, commonly by self contained or compressed air line breathing apparatus. In anaesthesia, Synthetic Medical Air is administered via a cylinder and valve assembly through a face mask or endotracheal tube.

None applicable Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product.

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Synthetic Medical Air should never be administered to a patient if, when it is mixed with other gases, the Oxygen content is less than 21%. Synthetic Medical Air is non flammable but strongly supports combustion and should not be used near sources of ignition.

Synthetic Medical Air Cylinders should be set up and tested before placing near the patient. Do not place the cylinder on the patient’s bed unless there is no suitable alternative for retaining the cylinder. Smoking should be prohibited when using Synthetic Medical Air.

Under no circumstances should oils or grease be used to lubricate any part of the Synthetic Medical Air cylinder or the associated equipment used to deliver the gas to the patient. Where moisturising creams are required for use with a facemask or in nasal passages, oil based creams should not be used.

Check that hands are clean and free from any oils or grease. Where alcohol gels are used to control microbiological cross-contamination ensure that all alcohol has evaporated before handling Synthetic Medical Air cylinders or equipment.

There are no absolute contraindications