title: Nitric oxide: description of a pipeline delivery system.
abstract: We describe a pipeline system suitable for the delivery of nitric oxide gas to an 18-bed intensive care unit. The pipeline was developed and installed according to the current UK regulations HTM 2022, which relates to the supply of piped medical gases. Where HTM 2022 did not specify the appropriate standard, we consulted widely to achieve a safe solution. We continue to monitor all aspects of the performance of the pipeline to ensure safe operating practices and recommend changes to the standards.
authors.affiliation: St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Whiteley
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Laycock
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Arrowsmith
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Henrys
mesh_terms: D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004739:England; D004867:Equipment Design; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D015920:Gas Scavengers; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D009569:Nitric Oxide