Abstract
This report describes the absence of gas flow despite the apparent proper mounting of a Canadian Liquid Air nitrous oxide quick-mount connector to its wall outlet. A similar but potentially more dangerous malfunction can occur with oxygen quick-mount connectors. The nature and cause of this defect are examined.
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Ce rapport fait part de l’absence de flot gazeux de protoxyde d’azote malgré un montage apparemment adéquat du connecteur “quick-mount” de la Compagnie Air Liquide du Canada à sa prise murale. Un malfonctionnement similaire mais potentiellement plus dangereux pourrait survenir avec les connecteurs “quick-mount” d’oxygène. La nature et la cause de cet accident sont examinées.
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Chung, D.C., Hunter, D.J. & Pavan, F.J. The quick-mount pipeline connector: failure of a “fail-safe” device. Can Anaesth Soc J 33, 666–668 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03014275
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03014275