What is the role of medical air compressor
What is the role of medical air compressor
medical air compressor is a very important equipment in the hospital, in simple terms, it is like the hospital's "gas factory", the ordinary air we usually breathe in, after compression and purification, into a clean, safe compressed air, sent to the various departments of the hospital to use.
Where will its air be used?
The first is dental treatment, such as dental drills and scalers, which require compressed air to drive them to work. Secondly, in the operating room, the pneumatic bone drill and pneumatic saw used by doctors in orthopedics or neurosurgery rely on compressed air to provide power. In addition, life-saving devices such as ventilators and anesthesia machines also require compressed air to operate normally. There is also atomization treatment, which is to turn the medicine into mist for the patient to inhale. This process is also inseparable from compressed air. When doing laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, it is necessary to inflate the patient's stomach to open up the space for the doctor to see clearly. This is also the air used.
Why are air quality requirements so high?
Because this air will directly contact the patient's body and even enter the lungs, it must be very clean, no oil, no water, no dirt. Ordinary industrial compressors usually use oil to lubricate the inside of the machine, but the oil may mix into the air, which is very dangerous to the patient. So hospitals need a more secure compressor.
How does the water lubricated air compressor work?
Many hospitals are now using water-lubricated air compressors to accomplish this task. Its working principle is well understood, that is, water is used instead of oil to lubricate and cool the parts inside the compressor. When the compressor is working, the water will form a water film inside the machine, allowing the various components to run more smoothly, while taking away the heat generated by friction. In this way, the compressed air is completely free of oil, ensuring the purity of the air from the source. And because water is used, there is no problem of oil deterioration or oil mist pollution, and the whole process is greener and safer. The water is recycled in the machine and can continue to be used after simple treatment after use, which is also very friendly to the environment.
Therefore, in summary, the medical air compressor is a device that provides clean compressed air to the hospital, and the water-lubricated air compressor uses water instead of oil to make the output air more pure and safe, and is especially suitable for use in high air quality requirements. In the medical environment, it guards the health of every patient.
