All our resources
All resources from SPS and a collection of material we’re collating from elsewhere are presented below.
Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications
13 January 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland
Managing medical gases and oxygen during periods of high demand
13 January 2021Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance
Implications of using different gas delivery devices
13 January 2021Information on the use of W-sized cylinders and integral valve cylinders, and the implications of NIVs and HFNO on pipeline capacity.
Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases
13 January 2021The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock
Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Oxygen Supply Resilience
13 January 2021Using data, following guidance, and checking systems and flow rates for Medical Gas Pipelines and Oxygen Supply Resilience
Medical Gas Committees: their role, responsibilities, and membership
13 January 2021Describes why Medical Gas Committees are required, suggested membership and ToR, and their role during the pandemic
Using Medical Gases Appropriately
11 January 2021Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams
Medical gases
Materials to support safe and appropriate supply, administration, monitoring and equipment issues.
Medical Gas Testing Register, April 2020
20 December 2019Compiled and Maintained by NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee (Medical Gas Sub-Group) “Only individuals who have been appointed to the Quality Controller (MGPS) register may…
Registration of Quality Controllers (MGPS) (Yellow Cover)
11 March 2016In 1972 Hospital Technical Memorandum No. 22 (HTM 22) was published ‘Piped Medical Gases, Medical Compressed Air and Vacuum Installations’ as a direct result of…