This document discusses medical gases used in respiratory care. It defines medical gases and describes the types used, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, nitrous oxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide. It explains how these gases are produced, stored, delivered to patients via piping systems or portable cylinders, and used for various diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The document also differentiates between liquid and compressed gas storage, describes oxygen production methods like fractional distillation, and outlines important safety considerations for medical gas delivery systems.