Oxygen Compressed UN 1072 Refrigerated UN 1073

What is this medication? Oxygen Compressed UN 1072 and Refrigerated UN 1073 are medical-grade gases used to provide supplemental oxygen to patients who are unable to maintain sufficient oxygen levels through normal breathing. This prescription medication is primarily used to treat or prevent hypoxemia, which is a condition characterized by low oxygen concentrations in the blood. It is a critical treatment for individuals suffering from chronic respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe asthma, or pneumonia, as well as for patients experiencing heart failure or lung damage.

The medication is administered using specialized delivery systems such as nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, or mechanical ventilators. While UN 1072 refers to compressed oxygen gas, UN 1073 indicates the liquid form, which is refrigerated at very low temperatures to allow for larger quantities to be stored and used in long-term home therapy. In addition to treating chronic illness, these forms of oxygen are used in emergency medicine for resuscitation, during surgical procedures under general anesthesia, and for the management of carbon monoxide poisoning.