Medical gases are crucial for healthcare facilities and services, as they offer life-sustaining support in surgeries and respiratory therapy.

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At Meritus Gas Partners, we aim to provide solutions with seamless customer service so your patients remain your top priority. This means we don’t want you to go a day or even an hour without an adequate supply of medical gas!

When you’re placing a medical gas order, consider the following points to help streamline the process and ensure your facility always has a proper supply.

Basics of Medical Gases

Before placing an order, it’s vital to understand the basics of medical gases and safety and compliance in gas supply. This knowledge will help ensure gas supply safety and compliance within healthcare settings. There are various types of gases used in healthcare, each for different purposes.

For example, oxygen is crucial for respiratory therapy and life support, while nitrogen powers surgical tools. A consistent gas supply for laboratories and research centers is also crucial. For instance, helium is a carrier gas, and argon helps with research processes and instrumentation. These are just the tip of the iceberg, as the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industry also relies on medical gases. Those looking to order medical gases must know which type best meets their needs.

Adhering to regulatory standards set by organizations like the Federal Drug Administration ensures the safe handling and storage of medical gases. These standards include everything from cylinder storage to shipping. Becoming familiar with these laws is essential for anyone responsible for buying medical gas. As such, partnering with certified suppliers who adhere to these critical standards is necessary.

Preparing to Order

Preparing to order medical gas requires careful consideration of the available suppliers and delivery options. Factors such as reliability, certification, pricing and service support are crucial when selecting a supplier. Furthermore, you must understand the different delivery options, such as cylinders, liquid containers or pipeline delivery. Each method is suitable based on the facility’s needs and usage patterns.

Consider Meritus Gas Partners as your reliable supplier. Meritus Gas Partners offers a network of distributors with access to industry-leading partners that can fulfill your medical gas needs.

The Process of Ordering Medical Gas

Ordering medical gas from Meritus Gas Partners is designed to be a straightforward process. Here’s how to order medical gas through us:

1. Identify your needs: Assess your current medical gas inventory to determine the types and quantities needed.
2. Find a local Meritus Partner: Next, locate a distributor near you.
3. Contact your selected supplier: Reach out via the supplier’s preferred contact method — , or online form. 
4. Specify your order details: Clearly state the product(s), quantity and size of the required cylinders.
5. Confirm delivery schedule: Agree upon a delivery date or regular cycle that suits your operation’s needs.
6. Delivery and usage: Upon delivery, your supplier’s representative will place “Full” or “Empty” hang tags on the cylinders for easy use and inventory management.

Check cylinders and regulators daily, ensuring the correct cylinder is in use and turning off gas cylinders nightly. Your supplier will return on the agreed date to swap out empty cylinders for full ones, maintaining a seamless medical gas supply and delivery flow.

Safety and Storage

When receiving medical gas deliveries, there are best practices and storage guidelines to follow. Once you’ve received a medical gas delivery, consider the following:

• Ensure only trained personnel handle gas cylinders.
• Verify that the type and quantity of gas delivered match your order.
• Inspect cylinders for damage or leaks upon arrival.

Always follow basic medical gas storage guidelines to maintain a safe environment:

• Store gases in well-ventilated areas — away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Use appropriate signage to identify medical gas storage areas.
• Secure cylinders in upright positions to prevent tipping. Chains or stands designed for this purpose are used.
• Organize gases by type and compatibility — oxygen and flammable gases should be stored separately with adequate spacing.

Inventory Management

Conduct regular inventory checks to ensure an adequate supply is always available. This may reduce the likelihood of shortages during critical times. Meticulous record-keeping is crucial for safety and regulatory compliance, as it provides a precise account of gas use and distribution.

This method helps improve operating efficiency while ensuring that healthcare facilities, laboratories and research centers can consistently satisfy their gas supply requirements and follow industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have other questions about ordering medical gases? Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions.

How Do You Know Which Grade of Medical Gas to Order?

Consult with your supplier to determine the appropriate grade based on your specific application and regulatory requirements.

What Sizes of Medical Gas Cylinders Are Available?

Medical gas cylinders come in various sizes, ranging from small portable cylinders to large bulk containers, catering to different usage needs.

How Do You Ensure the Safety of Medical Gas Storage?

Follow strict storage guidelines, including proper ventilation, secure anchoring and segregation of gases according to compatibility. You can refer to the Compressed Gas Association for standards. 

How Do You Dispose of or Return Empty Medical Gas Cylinders?

Contact your supplier for guidance on proper disposal or return procedures, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Choose Meritus Gas Partners for Your Medical Gas Needs

Trust Meritus Gas Partners for unparalleled quality, safety and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to excellence ensures a reliable gas supply for various industries — including healthcare. With a network of trusted partners and a dedication to meeting regulatory standards, we prioritize the needs of our customers above all else.

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About Our Gases

Norco is your single source provider for all your medical gas needs.

Norco's medical gas division is one of the Northwest's largest, providing equipment, gas products and services. Catering to individuals on the go who need portable oxygen tanks, to large metropolitan hospitals, Norco has the gas, cylinders and gas systems to fit your needs. We offer scheduled delivery and liquid oxygen refills at your home. For a listing of the sizes and gases Norco offers, check out our Medical gas page. Healthcare facilities providing oxygen and other gas products to their patients know that choosing a gas provider is only the first step. Norco is here to help every step of the way.

We provide consultation and equipment for medical pipeline installation, as well as source equipment for your facility's pipeline, compressors, vacuums and sizing guides to help to accommodate the needs of your patients. Once your pipeline installation is complete, our secondary equipment of regulators, flowmeters, gauges and hoses can provide the means of delivery to your patients. Finally, whether your facility is new, remodeled, or due for inspection or certification, Norco has you covered.

Medical Pipeline Installation

If you're seeking medical gas pipeline products, Norco is your one-stop solution. As a primary distributor for Amico Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the global healthcare industry, we ensure all our products adhere to the latest NFPA 99 guidelines.

Instead of batch testing our products, every piece Norco sells is individually tested and inspected prior to shipment under simulated field conditions. On top of that, our products are covered by the best warranty in the industry. For a complete listing of the medical gas pipeline equipment Norco offers, proceed to Amico Corporation's website. Here you will find full color, catalog cut sheets and specifications for each product Norco offers.

Amico

Equipment

Source Equipment

Norco offers a full array of medical vacuum and medical air systems that can meet any size facility needs. From a veterinary clinic, to a surgery center, up to a hospital, Norco can recommend and provide the right piece of equipment for your facilities' needs. Norco offers the complete line of source equipment from EMSE and Amico Corporation. Both of these companies offer online sizing guides that will allow you to provide data about your facility and recommend systems to meet your individual needs. The systems shown in the sizing guides and on the websites will provide you with full colored catalog cutsheets with images and specifications needed to help with your design.

ESME Sizing Guide

Amico Sizing Guide

Once you have found a system that meets your needs, contact your local Norco store for a competitive quote on the equipment.

Secondary Equipment

Once your facility pipeline has been completed or you are in need of replacements for secondary equipment, look no further than Norco. We offer a full line of vacuum regulators, flowmeters, hoses, and medical gas fittings. Secondary equipment purchased through Norco can be customized based on adapter types and hose lengths to fit your healthcare needs.

To view some of Norco's product line visit Ohio Medical's website. Take a look at their regulators, flowmeters, and hoses available in customizable combinations for your pipeline configuration. Then contact your local Norco for pricing.

Ohio Medical

Inspection and Certification

Norco has it's own Cryogenic Services team of trained professionals that are available for certification and annual verifications of your medical gas pipelines. Norco's Cryogenic Services team is a corporate member of MGPHO meaning you know you will get high quality expertise when it comes to the certification or verification of your pipeline. We follow the guidelines outlined in NFPA 99 and those set forth by JCAHO, along with any other stipulations that a business might have.

MGPHO Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

JCAHO The Joint Commission

Our trained professionals can perform annual verification on medical facility pipelines, as well as offer inspections on newly installed pipelines. Each passing inspection or verification receives a Service Agreement Inspection detailing what the technicians inspected, what tests were done, and problem areas that needed to be addressed. They can also cover what preventative maintenance steps can be taken for the facility to keep their pipeline functioning and within code.

Another service offered by Norco's Cryogenic Services technicians is design and consultation for installing medical gas pipelines. We have custom pipeline design specialists that can come to your facility and work with you to design the schematics of new installations or modifications. They can offer you insight on pipelines they have seen in the past, problems they have seen, and layouts that appeal both to functionality and regulations.

Norco also provides equipment for pipeline installations. Whether you are looking for piping itself, regulators, tanks, or anything in between Norco has partnerships with some of the highest quality manufactures of medical pipeline equipment in the nation. We can also provide replacement or repair parts for existing pipelines.

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