Detecting and reducing leaks from nitrous oxide in healthcare facilities – A practical guide

This report presents several methods currently used in Australia to detect and reduce nitrous oxide leaks in healthcare facilities. It is intended for use by clinicians and healthcare facility managers to assist leak detection and inform choices about the methodology best suited for their context.

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This report presents several methods currently used in Australia to detect and reduce leaks from nitrous oxide. It also includes case studies, resources and recommended next steps to assist with the detection and reduction of leaks.

Several studies have shown that as much as 70% of nitrous oxide leaks from pipes before ever reaching the patient. The identification of nitrous leaks will support healthcare facilities to:

avoid wastage
reduce costs
prevent environmental harm.