Gaseous substances which have application in the medical environment and which meet medical purity standards are considered medical gases. Examples include nitrous oxide and oxygen.
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Nitrous Oxide
An overview of this medical gas nitrous oxide as it relates to children patients includes details about its safety, special instructions, and other items that would concern parents. - American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Nitrous Oxide
http://www.aapd.org/publications/brochures/nitrous.asp
Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization
Maintained by a non-profit organization which aims to improve the education, quality, and safety of its patients, this site contains updated news which has to do with the industry, an ongoing list of committees and projects, and job listings within the industry. - Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization
http://www.mgpho.org/
Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Nitrous Oxide
The US Department of Labor's information about nitrous oxide includes substance identification, properties both chemical and physical, and health hazard information. - Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Nitrous Oxide
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/nitrousoxide/recognition.html