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Hospitals

WestAir proudly support California’s hospitals with high-purity gases and exceptional service. We offer hospitals a wide-range of package types for gases like Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Helium, Acetylene and Propane – let us help you create the safest environments for greater mission efficiency and effectiveness.

Service worth rallying around

We are proud to offer standard next day delivery, same-day delivery, and available 24/7 monitoring.

Dedicated Account Management

From the first walkthrough to delivery and beyond, our team is always ready to serve.

Custom Installation & Equipment Setup

Our gas experts walk through your setup to build systems that prioritize safety and efficiency.

World-Class Lab & Gas Packaging

No matter the volume or type of gas, our state-of-the-art labs and highly-skilled production teams deliver.

Unparalleled Delivery Service

Our drivers consistently perform in high-pressure environments and champion things such as customer care, road, and onsite safety.

Cylinder Tracking & Telemetry

Stop paying rent on cylinders that aren’t in your possession. And enjoy sustainable service with less deliveries thanks to telemetry’s mobile alerts, real-time measurements, and usage trends.

Online Ordering & Account Management

The days of chasing invoices and updating billing info are gone — access your account and re-order with confidence (and ease).

Stop Overpaying on Cylinder Rentals

With WestAir cylinder tracking only pay for the cylinders that you are using. Never overpay for storing empty unused cylinders ever again.

Popular gases for hospitals

Learn more about the different gases commonly used in the hospital industry.

O₂

Oxygen

Oxygen is vital in hospitals for respiratory therapy, anesthesia, and emergency care. It aids wound healing and ensures safe patient transport. Overall, it’s essential for effective treatment and recovery.

N₂O

Nitrous Oxide

Used as an anesthetic and analgesic, particularly in dental procedures and minor surgeries, providing pain relief and sedation.

CO₂

Carbon Dioxide

Employed for insufflation during minimally invasive surgeries like laparoscopy and endoscopy to inflate and stabilize body cavities for better visualization and access.

N₂

Nitrogen

Used in cryosurgery to remove warts, skin tags, and other skin lesions by freezing the tissue. Nitrogen is also used to power certain medical devices and in cryopreservation of biological samples and in maintaining the sterility of hospital environments by purging air from medical equipment.

He

Helium

Used in respiratory treatments, particularly for patients with severe airway obstruction, as it helps reduce airway resistance when mixed with oxygen (heliox therapy). Helium is also used in MRI machines to cool the superconducting magnets.

Ar

Argon

Utilized in argon plasma coagulation (APC) for endoscopic procedures to control bleeding, ablate tumors, and coagulate tissue.

C₂H₄O

Ethylene Oxide

Employed in gas sterilization processes for medical instruments and devices that cannot withstand high-temperature steam sterilization. It is effective in sterilizing complex and delicate medical equipment.

H₂

Hydrogen

Occasionally used in specialized medical research and laboratory applications. It is also being studied for its potential therapeutic effects in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

SF₆

Sulfur Hexafluoride

Used in ophthalmology for retinal surgeries, particularly in pneumatic retinopexy procedures to repair retinal detachments. SF6 gas helps to reattach the retina by providing internal tamponade.

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Hospital FAQs

Learn more about the hospital gases and services we offer.

What are the most popular gases used in hospitals?

Hospitals use a variety of gases, including oxygen for patient care, nitrous oxide for anesthesia, and nitrogen for surgical tool sterilization and cryopreservation.

Can I track my gas levels?

Yes. We offer real-time monitoring for most of our gas applications to make sure you never run out. Our solution provides you (and us) with accurate updates on your levels so we can optimize your gas delivery, detect leaks and other issues – saving you money while supporting our sustainability commitments.

Do you offer same-day delivery for gases used by hospitals?

Yes. We make true same-day deliveries with no qualifications. If you call at 4:55 pm and you need a same-day delivery, we will deliver that day.

Is it possible to order gases for my hospital in bulk?

We offer cost-effective bulk gas solutions including bulk oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen for hospitals. Your products will be safely delivered by our modern fleet of fuel-efficient trucks, equipped for cylinder and bulk gas delivery.

Can I track my gas cylinders balance?

Yes. WestAir barcodes each cylinder and will scan each cylinder when it enters and leaves your location. This eliminates the need for you to perform time-consuming and error-prone inventory tracking. This process also guarantees accurate monthly billing statements.

Do you offer 24/7 emergency service if I run out of oxygen, nitrous oxide, or nitrogen?

Yes. Our dedicated account management and 24/7 emergency service is there to make a bad day better.

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