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safety system
[sāf′te sis′tem] 1 a system designed to minimize hazards caused by human error. 2 in respiratory therapy a system of connections designed to help prevent accidental interchanging of incorrect equipment or gases. safety system [sāf´te sis´tem] a system designed to minimize hazards due to human error; in respiratory therapy it is a system of connections designed to help prevent accidental interchanging of incorrect equipment or gases. American Standard Safety System a system of specifications for threaded high-pressure connections between compressed gas cylinders and their attachments. Diameter-Indexed Safety System a system of specifications for threaded low-pressure connections between station outlets, flowmeters, and other devices such as nebulizers, ventilators, and anesthesia apparatus. Pin-Indexed Safety System a subsection of the American Standard Safety system that applies only to valve outlets of small cylinders and employs a joke and pin connection. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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