USP initiatives for the safe use of medical gases.

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USP initiatives for the safe use of medical gases.

December 14, 2005

Zaidi K; Curry PD Jr; Becker SC. Pharm Tech. 2005. 29(11)

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This article reports on recommendations developed by United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to improve the safety of using medical gas, including revisions to USP monographs.

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