About Anaesthetic Gas Scavenger Systems (AGSS)

Anaesthetic gas scavenger systems (AGSS) are used to remove waste gases from rooms in hospitals and veterinary surgeries to protect people and animals from harmful gases. These waste fumes can be hazardous even at low concentrations.

The systems are efficient, ensuring all operating theatres and other rooms comply with UK regulations. This includes keeping gas limits below 100 ppm for nitrous oxide, 10 ppm for halogenated volatile anaesthetic agents and 10 ppm for halothane.

Additionally, these systems can come with features such as remote alarm reporting and control panels. Consult a specialist to learn more about these features.

BSAVA Sponsored Anaesthetic Gas Monitoring Scheme 

Coltronics Systems Ltd operates the Anaesthetic Gas Monitoring Scheme and has since May 1998. The COSHH Regulations require any organisations using Anaesthetic Agents to regularly check that the waste gas levels are within a specific limit when based on an 8-hour Time Weighted Average. 

The maximum legal occupational exposure limits for the most common agents used by veterinary professionals are: 

These limits are based on an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA). The Health and Safety Executive recommends routine testing every 14 months, however, annual testing is more manageable.

At Coltronics Systems Ltd, we manufacture a range of compact general anaesthetic gas machines that are designed specifically for veterinary practices. These range from portable, wall-mount, table-top and hybrid.  They are good value and provide maximum versatility making them ideal for practices. 

Benefits Of Scheduled Routine Service

After installing veterinary equipment and oxygen concentrators, maintenance and servicing may not be your top priority. However, having a scheduled routine service can be extremely beneficial in several ways. For you to retain the best quality, efficiency and overall performance, servicing should be in consideration. Just some of the benefits of servicing include:

Without regular servicing, although your equipment should remain in good condition, its performance could drop. To keep your equipment in peak condition, prevent failures and maintain safety of the highest level, servicing is vital. Having regular servicing will prevent any problems with the equipment whilst reducing the chances of needing repairs and replacements. To meet all health and safety requirements and industry-standard, our servicing offers the perfect solution.

Bottled Gas Costs

There are several bottle sizes available and choosing large, Size J Bottles can often be much more cost-effective than smaller Size E and Size F for veterinary G/A machines. It can be difficult to know which bottles offer the best cost as they contain three elements. The price is usually dependent on:

It is important to research the monthly gas costs of your own practice. Although we can advise you regarding the different prices and which option is best, knowing your own gas costs will be beneficial. If you are spending over £150 excluding VAT on a monthly basis, piped oxygen should always be considered. Doing this could give you an average cost saving of 25%.

By saving 25% per month on your gas costs, this could mean your oxygen system pays for itself within just 3-5 years for small animal practices.

What Are Oxygen Concentrators?

When driving Veterinary Medical Oxygen, oxygen concentrators offer an ideal and attractive solution for most clients. Supplying oxygen of 93% purity by squashing out nitrogen competent, this is a massive benefit for Veterinary Medical Oxygen. This methodology is called “Pressure Swing Absorption”.

Before choosing oxygen concentrators, it is important to actually know what the best option is for your veterinary requirements. With 93% purity, oxygen concentrators quite clearly have their benefits. However, you must consider several factors before ordering these concentrators and also look at the best alternatives.