Medical gases guidance issued as market grows

摘要

The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) has issued a new guidance document concerning medical gases and more specifically, oxygen self-fill systems. According to EIGA, approximately half of the patients suffering from respiratory diseases receive ambulatory (mobile) services. Manufacturers started producing portable systems in keeping with the changing patient lifestyles; growing sophistication has allowed systems to offer enhanced mobility without compromising the ease of use. Technological innovations are the key drivers for the growth of the oxygen systems market, with self-fill systems allowing patients to fill oxygen cylinders at high pressure, at home, for personal use only. At present there is not wide experience of this equipment in Europe, although usage is increasing.