Modern medicine makes extensive use of compressed air as part of gas mixtures for a wide range of therapeutic procedures. The mixtures are adjusted to specific medical conditions and requirements.
Compressed air is used to treat respiratory failure in therapeutic, infectious-disease and intensive-care units, and in operating theatres, it supports patient breathing during anaesthesia. It also powers medical devices such as ventilators, pneumatic surgical instruments and dental units. In addition, compressed air is applied for sterilising instruments and equipment, offering a cleaner and safer alternative to chemical disinfection.
Air intended for breathing must meet strict safety standards. It has to be free from harmful impurities, meet precise compositional requirements and maintain low overpressure. To achieve this, it undergoes multistage filtration, including a pre-filter, dryer, carbon filter and microfilter. This ensures the absence of solid particles, oil vapours and excess moisture, while also preventing the air from becoming overly dry.