Xenon Gas in Medicine
High-purity xenon (Xe) offers unique medical benefits: safe anesthesia, brain injury protection & MRI enhancement. Discover clinical applications & purity requirements.
1. Xenon as an Anesthetic
Advantages over N₂O: Faster onset, no greenhouse effect.
Mechanism: NMDA receptor inhibition.
2.Neuroprotection in Trauma & Stroke
Reduces brain cell apoptosis (studies: 40% better outcomes).
Purity needs: >99.99% to avoid toxic contaminants.
3.Hyperpolarized ¹²⁹Xe in MRI
Visualizing lung ventilation (COPD/asthma diagnosis).
Requires ultra-high purity (99.9995%) + spin polarization tech.
4.Safety & Regulatory Compliance
USP/EP monographs for medical-grade Xe.
Cylinder handling: Avoid asphyxiation risks.
5.Ongoing Clinical Research
Xenon therapy for Alzheimer’s/Parkinson’s.